For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,959 students in Kandiyohi County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kandiyohi County, MN are Prairie Woods Elementary School, A.c.g.c. Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kandiyohi County, 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 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Kandiyohi County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kandiyohi County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Woods Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17435 County Road 9 Ne
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
A.c.g.c. Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 S 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 26 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Learning Center
Special Education School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
Special Education School
650 Agnes St
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
Gr: PK | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Kandiyohi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeview School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kandiyohi County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kandiyohi County, MN include Prairie Woods Elementary School, A.c.g.c. Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kandiyohi County?
7 public preschools are located in Kandiyohi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kandiyohi County?
Kandiyohi County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Kandiyohi County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kandiyohi County include: Kennedy Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Prairie Woods Elementary School, Prairie Woods Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School
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