For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 399 students in Elk River, MN.
Elk River, MN public preschools have a diversity score of 0.20, which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Elk River, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Handke Center- Ec Special Education
Special Education School
1170 Main St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: PK | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Elk River, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elk River Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: K-8
Elk River Targeted Services Summer (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Ivan Sand Community School-middle (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Nystrom New Connections High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Elk River, MN?
1 public preschools are located in Elk River, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk River?
Elk River public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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