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 average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency 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 Douglas County Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Osakis Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
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%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
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% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Grades: PK-1
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
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
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
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
500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
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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