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Best Isanti County Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,492 students in Isanti County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Isanti County, MN is Braham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isanti County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Isanti County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Isanti County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braham Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
528 Sw 8th St
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-3316
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
Special Education School
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Primary School
310 N Elm St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Isanti Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Isanti Primary School
301 Heritage Blvd Nw
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Gr: PK-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Isanti County, MN

Isanti County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Braham Area Learning Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
540 Broadway Ave South
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Cambridge Alc East High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
626 N Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-8770
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Cambridge Alc West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625c Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6262
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Cambridge Elementary School (Closed 2007)
310 N Elm
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Gr: PK-4 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Cambridge Targeted Services Site (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
303 7th Lane Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
Dellwood Recovery (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
625c Main St North
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-8770
East Central Mn Ed. Cable Coop. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box 488, 531 Elmhurst Ave. S.
Braham, MN 55006
(320) 396-3674
Isanti Elementary School (Closed 2007)
301 W County Road 5
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8778
Gr: K-4 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Milaca Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
150 Buchanan St North Suite 15
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-7701
Gr: 9-12
Minnesota Center (Closed 2023)
201 Centennial Dr
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8600
Gr: 6-8
Mn Center (Closed 2007)
201 Centennial Dr.
Isanti, MN 55040
(763) 691-8676
Gr: 5-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Mn Specialty Health Sys-cambridge Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1425 E Rum River Dr S
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6196
Gr: 11-12
Oak Land Alc West High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625c N Main St
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 552-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Oak Land Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
625c Main St N
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-6215
Gr: PK-12
Princeton Targeted Services Site (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
303 7th Lane Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
St. Francis Targeted Services Site (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
303 7th Lane Ne
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 689-3344
School For Seasons Elementary School (Closed 2007)
301 W County Road 5
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-8778
Gr: K-4 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Isanti County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Isanti County, MN include Braham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Isanti County?
5 public preschools are located in Isanti County.
What is the racial composition of students in Isanti County?
Isanti County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Isanti County are often viewed compared to one another?

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