For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 394 students in Grant County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, MN are West Central Area N. Elementary School, Ashby Elementary School and Herman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, 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 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Area N. Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
411 1st St Se
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Gr: PK-4 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ashby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Herman Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, MN include West Central Area N. Elementary School, Ashby Elementary School and Herman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grant County?
3 public preschools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant 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).
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