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Best Traverse County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 308 students in Traverse County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Traverse County, MN are Pearson Elementary School and Browns Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Traverse County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Traverse County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Traverse County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
710 4th Ave N
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Gr: PK-4 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Traverse County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Traverse County, MN include Pearson Elementary School and Browns Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Traverse County?
2 public preschools are located in Traverse County.
What is the racial composition of students in Traverse County?
Traverse County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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