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Best Forest Lake Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,001 students in Forest Lake, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Forest Lake, MN are Columbus Elementary School, Lila Kinder Center and Forest View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Lake, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Forest Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Forest Lake, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17345 Notre Dame St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8900
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lila Kinder Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8200
Gr: PK-3 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
943 Sw 9th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Gr: PK | 124 students Minority enrollment: 24%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Forest Lake, Minnesota

Forest Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
246 11th Avenue Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2078
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
200 Sw Ave Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8270
Lakes Ed. Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
121 11th Ave S.e.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8356
Gr: 10-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
943 Sw 9th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3175
Gr: K-6
943 Sw 9th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Gr: 7-9 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Forest Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Forest Lake, MN include Columbus Elementary School, Lila Kinder Center and Forest View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Forest Lake?
4 public preschools are located in Forest Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Lake?
Forest Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Forest Lake are often viewed compared to one another?

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