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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Preschools in Minnesota (2026)

The most improved public preschools in Minnesota are Bancroft Elementary School, Waite Park Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 366 1,207 Avg. Improved Rank: 556

Most Improved Public Preschools in Minnesota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1207
(from 1,625 to 418)
Grades: PK-5
3829 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550
Rank: #22.
Waite Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +942
(from 1,150 to 208)
Grades: PK-5
1800 34th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +890
(from 958 to 68)
Grades: PK-5
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Rank: #44.
Bertha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +805
(from 1,159 to 354)
Grades: PK-6
310 Central Ave S
Bertha, MN 56437
(218) 924-2500
Rank: #55.
Cuyuna Range Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +749
(from 1,062 to 313)
Grades: PK-6
509 6th Ave Ne
Crosby, MN 56441
(218) 545-8803
Rank: #66.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +724
(from 1,358 to 634)
Grades: PK-12
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Rank: #77.
Sebeka Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +723
(from 1,095 to 372)
Grades: PK-6
200 1st St Nw
Sebeka, MN 56477
(218) 837-5101
Rank: #88.
Minneota Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +686
(from 861 to 175)
Grades: PK-6
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Rank: #99.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +675
(from 1,686 to 1,011)
Grades: PK-6
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Rank: #1010.
New York Mills Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +659
(from 1,063 to 404)
Grades: PK-6
209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567
(218) 385-4201
Rank: #1111.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +628
(from 1,021 to 393)
Grades: PK-6
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Rank: #1212.
Isle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +616
(from 1,095 to 479)
Grades: PK-6
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Rank: #1313.
J.a. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +592
(from 1,028 to 436)
Grades: PK-6
601 1st St Ne
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Rank: #1414.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +590
(from 903 to 313)
Grades: PK-6
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Rank: #1515.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +538
(from 677 to 139)
Grades: PK-6
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Rank: #1616.
Finlayson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +523
(from 903 to 380)
Grades: PK-6
2159 Hwy 18
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Rank: #1717.
Homecroft Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +495
(from 556 to 61)
Grades: PK-5
4784 Howard Gnesen Rd
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 336-8865
Rank: #1818.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +493
(from 1,020 to 527)
Grades: PK-5
5800 Ridgewood Rd
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-7630
Rank: #1919.
Bert Raney Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +484
(from 1,273 to 789)
Grades: PK-5
555 7th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Rank: #2020.
Greenbush Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +451
(from 823 to 372)
Grades: PK-6
401 Park Ave W
Greenbush, MN 56726
(218) 782-2232
Rank: #2121.
Goodridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +444
(from 1,487 to 1,043)
Grades: PK-6
201 Osmund Ave
Goodridge, MN 56725
(218) 378-4134
Rank: #2222.
Mora Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +437
(from 605 to 168)
Grades: PK-6
200 9th St N
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Rank: #2323.
Floodwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +435
(from 943 to 508)
Grades: PK-6
115 4th Ave W
Floodwood, MN 55736
(218) 476-2285
Rank: #2424.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +425
(from 1,572 to 1,147)
Grades: PK-5
5600 65th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 533-2246
Rank: #2525.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +412
(from 939 to 527)
Grades: PK-6
61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6013
Rank: #2626.
Green Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +409
(from 1,738 to 1,329)
Grades: PK-5
3416 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3730
Rank: #2727.
Chatfield Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +406
(from 589 to 183)
Grades: PK-6
11555 Hillside Dr Se
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +391
(from 857 to 466)
Grades: PK-5
1301 W 104th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +391
(from 1,843 to 1,452)
Grades: PK-8
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Rank: #3030.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +386
(from 792 to 406)
Grades: PK-5
8708 Vinland St
Duluth, MN 55810
(218) 628-4949
Rank: #3131.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +375
(from 1,002 to 627)
Grades: PK-5
566 5th Ave Ne
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-5160
Rank: #3232.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +371
(from 556 to 185)
Grades: PK-6
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Rank: #3333.
Falls Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +368
(from 786 to 418)
Grades: PK-5
1414 15th Ave
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cottage Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +366
(from 521 to 155)
Grades: PK-5
7447 65th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +366
(from 1,586 to 1,220)
Grades: PK-5
66 Malcolm Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122
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