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 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% 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 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mille Lacs County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Isle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3494
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Milaca Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7301
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7301
Gr: PK-6 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Onamia Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35465 125th Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-6707
Gr: PK-2 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Rum River North
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-4789
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-4789
Gr: PK | 73 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1206 7th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Gr: PK-2 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Mille Lacs County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Milaca Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7210
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 982-7210
Gr: 1-8
Oak Land Learning Center Princeton (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625c Main St N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6252
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6252
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Onamia Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
35465 125th Avenue
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4174
Gr: K-6
Princeton Alternative Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
124 Rum River Dr Unit 104-107
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6190
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6190
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Princeton Educational Options (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
124 N Rum River Drive
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Gr: K-12
Princeton Middle Level Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students
Princeton Seat Time Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Gr: 9-12
Rum River North Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
500 Highway 23 W
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 983-7351
Milaca, MN 56353
(320) 983-7351
Gr: 4-11 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 16%
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 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Mille Lacs County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mille Lacs County include: Milaca Elementary School vs. Rum River North, Rum River North vs. Milaca Elementary School
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