For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,089 students in Cass County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MN are Pillager Elementary School, Pine River-backus Elementary School and W.h.a. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pillager Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2110
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Pine River-backus Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Murray Ave
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Grades: PK-6
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
W.h.a. Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 4th St Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Grades: PK-4
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Northland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 47
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3421
Backus, MN 56435
(218) 947-3421
Grades: PK-4
| 95 students
1553 Silver Eagle Drive Nw
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 335-3000
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 335-3000
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Cass Lake-bena Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Central Avenue Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-6529
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Little Falls Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
M
Nofoundcity, MN 88888
Nofoundcity, MN 88888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Little Falls Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
M
Nofoundcity, MN 88888
Nofoundcity, MN 88888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
159 School Ln
Longville, MN 56655
(218) 363-2020
Longville, MN 56655
(218) 363-2020
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Pine River Backus Targeted Svcs. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
980 First Street N
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Pine River-backus New Beginnings Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
990 First St North
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-3131
Grades: 9-11
| 13 students
Turning Point Day Treatment (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-1311
Grades: 6-11
| 9 students
W H A Alternative Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
W. H. A. Midlevel Alternative Prg. Middle School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 4000
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4377
Grades: 7-8
| 15 students
301 4th Street
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-5322
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MN include Pillager Elementary School, Pine River-backus Elementary School and W.h.a. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County, MN?
5 public preschools are located in Cass County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County, MN?
Cass County, MN public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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