For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,813 students in Wadena County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wadena County, MN are Sebeka Elementary School, Menahga Elementary School and Staples-motley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wadena County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Wadena County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Wadena County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sebeka Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 1st St Nw
Sebeka, MN 56477
(218) 837-5101
Sebeka, MN 56477
(218) 837-5101
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Menahga Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Aspen Ave Se
Menahga, MN 56464
(218) 564-4141
Menahga, MN 56464
(218) 564-4141
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Staples-motley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 4th St Ne
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Wadena-deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Colfax Ave Sw
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 632-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Verndale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
2222 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Wadena, MN 56482
(218) 631-3505
Gr: PK | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wadena County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wadena County, MN include Sebeka Elementary School, Menahga Elementary School and Staples-motley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wadena County?
6 public preschools are located in Wadena County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wadena County?
Wadena County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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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