Best Thief River Falls Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 727 students in Thief River Falls, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Thief River Falls, MN is Challenger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thief River Falls, MN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Thief River Falls have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Thief River Falls, MN (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenger Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 County Road 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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Thief River Falls, Minnesota 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 Thief River Falls, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Thief River Falls, MN include Challenger Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thief River Falls?
1 public preschools are located in Thief River Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Thief River Falls?
Thief River Falls public preschools minority enrollment is 19% 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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