For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 790 students in Sauk Rapids, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Sauk Rapids, MN is Pleasantview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk Rapids, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Sauk Rapids have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sauk Rapids, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasantview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 N 6th Ave
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-0506
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillside Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
30 Fourth Ave S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 255-8910
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 255-8910
Gr: PK | 68 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Sauk Rapids Ecfe
Alternative School
30 4th Ave S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1101
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1101
Gr: PK
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Mn T.s. Sauk Rapids (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Central Mn. Alc - Sauk Rapids (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Gr: 1-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sauk Rapids, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sauk Rapids, MN include Pleasantview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sauk Rapids?
3 public preschools are located in Sauk Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk Rapids?
Sauk Rapids public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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