For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 93 students in Karlstad, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Karlstad, MN is Karlstad Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karlstad, MN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Karlstad have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Karlstad, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Karlstad Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Grades: PK-6
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Karlstad, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Karlstad, MN include Karlstad Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Karlstad?
1 public preschools are located in Karlstad.
What is the racial composition of students in Karlstad?
Karlstad public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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