For the 2025 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 45% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Traverse County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 4th Ave N
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Grades: PK-4
| 129 students
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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