Best Grant County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 394 students in Grant County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Grant County, MN are West Central Area N. Elementary School, Ashby Elementary School and Herman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Grant County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Area N. Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
411 1st St Se
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Gr: PK-4 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ashby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Herman Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Grant County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Grant County, MN include West Central Area N. Elementary School, Ashby Elementary School and Herman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grant County?
3 public preschools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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