For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,542 students in Clay County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, MN are Barnesville Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 5th St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2300
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
915 7th St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Main
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6844
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6844
Gr: PK-4 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Probstfield Center For Education
Special Education School
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Gr: PK | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clay County Outreach Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6802
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6802
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Msum Bridges Hall, 1104 7th Av
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Moorhead Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: K-8
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rralc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
W. Central Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, MN include Barnesville Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School and Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
4 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clay County include: Hawley Elementary School vs. Barnesville Elementary School, Barnesville Elementary School vs. Hawley Elementary School
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