For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 889 students in Forest Lake, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Forest Lake, MN are Columbus Elementary School, Lila Kinder Center and Forest View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Lake, 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 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Forest Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Forest Lake, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17345 Notre Dame St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8900
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8900
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lila Kinder Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: PK-K
Rank: #33.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8200
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8200
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
943 Sw 9th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Forest Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Forest Lake, MN include Columbus Elementary School, Lila Kinder Center and Forest View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Forest Lake?
4 public preschools are located in Forest Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Lake?
Forest Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Forest Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Forest Lake include: Forest View Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School, Columbus Elementary School vs. Forest View Elementary School
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