For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,412 students in Morrison County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Morrison County, MN are Pioneer Elementary School, Royalton Elementary School and Upsala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrison County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Morrison County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Morrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
66 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Grades: PK-6
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Royalton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 N Driftwood
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4163
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4163
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Upsala Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 S Main St
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2175
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2175
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: #44.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 9th St Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-3200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Knight Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 E Minnesota Ave
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 6th St Sw
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Swanville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
Msed Birth To 3
Special Education School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 S Hawthorn St
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4248
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4248
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sun Program
Special Education School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Morrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Molly Creek Alp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
132 1st Ave S
Motley, MN 56466
(218) 352-6315
Motley, MN 56466
(218) 352-6315
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Morrison County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Morrison County, MN include Pioneer Elementary School, Royalton Elementary School and Upsala Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Morrison County?
10 public preschools are located in Morrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrison County?
Morrison County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Morrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Morrison County include: Lindbergh Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Lindbergh Elementary School, Knight Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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