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Best Douglas County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 944 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN are Osakis Elementary School, Carlos Elementary School and West Central Area S. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osakis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Central Area S. Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31 N Central
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Gr: PK-1 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Center
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #102
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, MN

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alexandria Online (Closed 2023)
1410 Mckay Ave S, Ste 201
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2141
Gr: 9-12
Brandon Elementary School (Closed 2014)
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Brandon High School (Closed 2014)
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Brandon Middle Level Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Brandon Ts (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Central Minn Ed Telecom System (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Evansville Middle School (Closed 2014)
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Lakes Area Virtual Academy (Closed 2014)
601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Minnewaska Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Northside Adolescent School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Gr: 7-12
Northside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Gr: K-6
Osakis Middle Level Area Lrng. Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Gr: 8-9
Osakis Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Parkers Prairie Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Runestone Middle Alc (Alex) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Gr: 7-8
Runestone Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1204 34th Avenue
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN include Osakis Elementary School, Carlos Elementary School and West Central Area S. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
5 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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