Best Red Lake County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 403 students in Red Lake County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Red Lake County, MN are J.a. Hughes Elementary School and Red Lake County Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Lake County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Red Lake County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Red Lake County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.a. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 1st St Ne
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Red Lake County Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Minnesota St S
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Gr: PK | 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Red Lake County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Red Lake County, MN include J.a. Hughes Elementary School and Red Lake County Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Red Lake County?
3 public preschools are located in Red Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake County?
Red Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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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