Best Pennington County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 937 students in Pennington County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Pennington County, MN are Challenger Elementary School and Goodridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennington County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Pennington County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Pennington County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 County Rd 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Goodridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Osmund Ave
Goodridge, MN 56725
(218) 378-4134
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pennington County, MN

Pennington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
601 County Road 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Gr: K-5
300 S. Spruce Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813
Gr: 6-8
230 Labree Ave. S.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Pennington County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Pennington County, MN include Challenger Elementary School and Goodridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pennington County?
2 public preschools are located in Pennington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennington County?
Pennington County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% 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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