For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,990 students in Willmar, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Willmar, MN are Kennedy Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willmar, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Willmar have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Willmar, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 26 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Learning Center
Special Education School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Willmar, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Willmar, MN include Kennedy Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Willmar?
5 public preschools are located in Willmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Willmar?
Willmar public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Willmar are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Willmar include: Kennedy Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Kennedy Elementary School
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