Best Forest Lake Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 889 students in Forest Lake, MN.

The top-ranked public preschools in Forest Lake, MN are Columbus Elementary School, Lila Kinder Center and Forest View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Forest Lake, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Forest Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).