For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 675 students in Grand Rapids, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Grand Rapids, MN is West Rapids Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Rapids, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Grand Rapids have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Grand Rapids, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Rapids Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Sw 22nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5870
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5870
Gr: PK-2 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
650 Sw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grand Rapids, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grand Rapids, MN include West Rapids Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grand Rapids?
2 public preschools are located in Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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