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Best Mille Lacs County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,030 students in Mille Lacs County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mille Lacs County, MN are Isle Elementary School, Milaca Elementary School and Onamia Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mille Lacs County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Mille Lacs County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Mille Lacs County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Milaca Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7301
Gr: PK-6 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Onamia Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Gr: PK-2 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Rum River North
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-4789
Gr: PK | 100 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Primary School
1206 7th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Gr: PK-2 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mille Lacs County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mille Lacs County, MN include Isle Elementary School, Milaca Elementary School and Onamia Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mille Lacs County?
6 public preschools are located in Mille Lacs County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mille Lacs County?
Mille Lacs County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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