Top 5 Best Douglas County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 894 students in Douglas County, MN.

The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN are Carlos Elementary School, Osakis Elementary School and West Central Area S. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Douglas County, MN public preschools have an score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 44%), and score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Grades

Students

Rank: #11.

Carlos Elementary School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
:

Top 20%

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20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181

Grades: PK-5

| 108 students

Rank: #22.

Osakis Elementary School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
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500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191

Grades: PK-6

| 430 students

Rank: #33.

West Central Area S. Elementary School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
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Top 30%

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31 N Central
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600

Grades: PK-4

| 124 students

Rank: #44.

Brandon Elementary School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49% )
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Top 50%

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206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084

Grades: PK-1

| 104 students

Rank: n/an/a

Early Education Center

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1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #102
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305

Grades: PK

| 128 students

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, MN

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Brandon Elementary School (Closed 2014)

206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263

Grades: PK-5

| 153 students

Brandon High School (Closed 2014)

206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263

Grades: 9-12

| 130 students

Brandon Middle Level Alc (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627

Grades: n/a

| n/a students

Brandon Ts (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627

Grades: n/a

| n/a students

Central Minn Ed Telecom System (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191

Grades: n/a

| n/a students

Evansville Middle School (Closed 2014)

123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241

Grades: 6-8

| 95 students

Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)

Charter School

601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302

Grades: 9-12

| 25 students

Lakes Area Virtual Academy (Closed 2014)

Charter School

601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302

Grades: 7-12

| 2 students

Minnewaska Targeted Services (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700

Grades: n/a

| n/a students

Northside Adolescent School (Closed 2011)

Special Education School

700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739

Grades: 7-12

| n/a students

Northside Elementary School (Closed 2011)

Special Education School

700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442

Grades: K-6

| n/a students

Osakis Middle Level Area Lrng. Center (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253

Grades: 8-9

| n/a students

Osakis Targeted Services (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253

Grades: n/a

| n/a students

Parkers Prairie Targeted Services (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713

Grades: n/a

| n/a students

Runestone Middle Alc (Alex) (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627

Grades: 7-8

| n/a students

Runestone Targeted Services (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627

Grades: n/a

| n/a students

Soar (Closed 2021)

Special Education School

1204 34th Avenue
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559

Grades: 6-8

| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN?

The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN include Carlos Elementary School, Osakis Elementary School and West Central Area S. Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Douglas County, MN?

5 public preschools are located in Douglas County, MN.

What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, MN?

Douglas County, MN public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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