For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 346 students in Kittson County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kittson County, MN are Kittson Central Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Karlstad Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittson County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Kittson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Kittson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kittson Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Karlstad Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2374
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kittson County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kittson County, MN include Kittson Central Elementary School, Lancaster Elementary School and Karlstad Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kittson County?
3 public preschools are located in Kittson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kittson County?
Kittson County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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