For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,388 students in Itasca County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Itasca County, MN are King Elementary School, Vandyke Elementary School and West Rapids Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itasca County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Itasca County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Itasca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Vandyke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Cole Ave
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-2510
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-2510
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Keewatin-nashwauk Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W 3rd Ave
Keewatin, MN 55753
(218) 778-1280
Keewatin, MN 55753
(218) 778-1280
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Bigfork Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Kate St
Marble, MN 55764
(218) 247-7306
Marble, MN 55764
(218) 247-7306
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Itasca County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Itasca County, MN include King Elementary School, Vandyke Elementary School and West Rapids Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Itasca County?
6 public preschools are located in Itasca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Itasca County?
Itasca County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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