For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 512 students in Lake County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake County, MN are William Kelley Elementary School and Minnehaha Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Minnehaha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 7th St
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8221
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake County, MN include William Kelley Elementary School and Minnehaha Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake County?
2 public preschools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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