For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 192 students in Cook County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Cook County, MN is Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook County, MN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cook County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Cook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 2242
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-7636
Tofte, MN 55615
(218) 663-7636
Gr: K-4 | 23 students
73 Upper Road
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2345
Grand Portage, MN 55605
(218) 475-2345
Gr: K-3 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cook County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cook County, MN include Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cook County?
1 public preschools are located in Cook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?
Cook County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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