For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 346 students in Kittson County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Kittson County, MN are Kittson Central Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Karlstad Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittson County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Kittson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Kittson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kittson Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
Karlstad Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Kittson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
911 Pacific Ave
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
(218) 823-6215
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
(218) 823-6215
Grades: K-2
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kittson County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Kittson County, MN include Kittson Central Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Karlstad Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kittson County?
3 public preschools are located in Kittson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kittson County?
Kittson County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% 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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