Best Stevens County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 881 students in Stevens County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Stevens County, MN are Hancock Elementary School, Morris Area Elementary School and Chokio-alberta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stevens County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Stevens County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Stevens County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Morris Area Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Chokio-alberta Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
311 1st St West
Chokio, MN 56221
(320) 324-7131
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Midwest Special Education Co-op
Special Education School
203 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-4248
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stevens County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stevens County, MN include Hancock Elementary School, Morris Area Elementary School and Chokio-alberta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stevens County?
4 public preschools are located in Stevens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stevens County?
Stevens County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% 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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