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Best 56601 Minnesota Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,406 students in 56601, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 56601, MN are Solway Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Northern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 56601 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 56601, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 56601, MN Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solway Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
159 Lomen Ave Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Gr: PK-3 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1617 5th St Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8711 Irvine Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Gr: PK-3 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Horace May Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4415 Washington Ave Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Gr: PK-3 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
J.w. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 America Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Gr: PK-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Paul Bunyan Center
3300 Gillett Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 56601, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 56601, MN include Solway Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Northern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 56601?
6 public preschools are located in 56601.
What is the racial composition of students in 56601?
56601 public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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