For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,506 students in Circle Pines, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Circle Pines, MN are Golden Lake Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Lino Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Circle Pines, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Circle Pines have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Circle Pines, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 School Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5900
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4657 North Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Lino Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Main Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 982-8850
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 982-8850
Gr: PK-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
575 Birch Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Gr: PK-K | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Circle Pines, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Circle Pines, MN include Golden Lake Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Lino Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Circle Pines?
4 public preschools are located in Circle Pines.
What is the racial composition of students in Circle Pines?
Circle Pines public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Circle Pines are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Circle Pines include: Lino Lakes Elementary School vs. Centennial Elementary School
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