For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,412 students in Morrison County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Morrison County, MN are Pioneer Elementary School, Royalton Elementary School and Knight Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrison County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Morrison County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Morrison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
66 Kamnic St
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Pierz, MN 56364
(320) 468-6458
Gr: PK-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Royalton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 N Driftwood
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4163
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4163
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Knight Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 E Minnesota Ave
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Randall, MN 56475
(320) 616-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Upsala Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Main St
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2174
Upsala, MN 56384
(320) 573-2174
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 6th St Sw
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 616-6200
Gr: PK-2 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Swanville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Degraff Ave
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Swanville, MN 56382
(320) 547-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Msed Birth To 3
Special Education School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
120 S Hawthorn St
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4248
Royalton, MN 56373
(320) 584-4248
Gr: PK-K | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Sun Program
Special Education School
15770 18th Street Ne
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 631-2500
Gr: PK-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Morrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Little Falls Continuing Education (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1001 5th Ave Se
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-7951
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-7951
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Morrison County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Morrison County, MN include Pioneer Elementary School, Royalton Elementary School and Knight Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Morrison County?
10 public preschools are located in Morrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrison County?
Morrison County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Morrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Morrison County include: Knight Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Knight Elementary School
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