For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 944 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN are Osakis Elementary School, Carlos Elementary School and West Central Area S. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osakis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Central Area S. Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31 N Central
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Gr: PK-4 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 3rd St W
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #102
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN include Osakis Elementary School, Carlos Elementary School and West Central Area S. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
5 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Douglas County include: Carlos Elementary School vs. Osakis Elementary School, Brandon Elementary School vs. Carlos Elementary School, Brandon Elementary School vs. Osakis Elementary School
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