Best Public Preschools in Kandiyohi County (2026)

Best Kandiyohi County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,959 students in Kandiyohi County, MN.

The top-ranked public preschools in Kandiyohi County, MN are Prairie Woods Elementary School, A.c.g.c. Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kandiyohi County, MN public preschools have an score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Kandiyohi County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Kandiyohi County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Prairie Woods Elementary School

(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
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Top 20%

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17435 County Road 9 Ne
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252

Gr: PK-4 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

A.c.g.c. Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Top 50%

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302 S 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686

Gr: PK-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #33.

Kennedy Elementary School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
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Bottom 50%

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824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688

Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #44.

Lakeland Elementary School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
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1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020

Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #55.

Roosevelt Elementary School

(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
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Bottom 50%

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1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470

Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: n/an/a

Jefferson Learning Center

Special Education School

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1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490

Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: n/an/a

Prairie Meadows Learning Center

Special Education School

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650 Agnes St
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443

Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kandiyohi County, MN

Kandiyohi County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Acgc Alp High School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

302 South 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417

Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565

Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 48%

Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692

Gr: 3-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2010)

1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695

Gr: K-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Kandiyohi Academy (Closed 2023)

Charter School

1112 Lake Ave Nw
Willmar, MN 56201
(651) 582-8204

Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637

Gr: 9 | 1 student

Lakeview School (Closed 2025)

Alternative School

611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692

Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2010)

511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690

Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Maccray East Elementary School (Closed 2024)

309 Day St
Raymond, MN 56282
(320) 967-4281

Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696

Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Prairie Meadows Kndg. Center (Closed 2023)

Box 430
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252

Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Prinsburg (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

Box 297
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-4721

Project Turnabout (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

512 Sw 8th St.
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113

Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699

Gr: 1-8

Willmar Voluntary Pre-k (Closed 2023)

1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490

Gr: PK | 101 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Woodland Center (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698

Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kandiyohi County, MN?

The top-ranked public preschools in Kandiyohi County, MN include Prairie Woods Elementary School, A.c.g.c. Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Kandiyohi County?

7 public preschools are located in Kandiyohi County.

What is the racial composition of students in Kandiyohi County?

Kandiyohi County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Which public preschools in Kandiyohi County are often viewed compared to one another?