For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 224 students in Willow River, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Willow River, MN is Willow River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow River, MN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Willow River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Willow River, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow River Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Willow River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Willow River Area Learning Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8142 Pine St
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Willow River, MN 55795
(218) 372-3131
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Willow River, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Willow River, MN include Willow River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Willow River?
1 public preschools are located in Willow River.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow River?
Willow River public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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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