For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 480 students in Norman County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Norman County, MN are Ada-borup-west Elementary School and Norman County East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norman County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Norman County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Norman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ada-borup-west Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 6th St W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Norman County East Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Main Ave W
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Norman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 6th St W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5353
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Ada-borup Area Learning Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Gr: 9-12
604 Thorpe Ave W
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Ada-borup-west Alp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5300
Gr: 9-12
P. O. Box 420
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
320 E Main St
Hendrum, MN 56550
(218) 861-5800
Hendrum, MN 56550
(218) 861-5800
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
225 2nd Ave E
Halstad, MN 56548
(218) 456-2151
Halstad, MN 56548
(218) 456-2151
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Norman County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Norman County, MN include Ada-borup-west Elementary School and Norman County East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Norman County?
2 public preschools are located in Norman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norman County?
Norman County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% 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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