Top 5 Best 56601 Minnesota Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,406 students in 56601, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in 56601, MN are Lincoln Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Solway 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 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% 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 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 56601, MN Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1617 5th St Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8711 Irvine Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Grades: PK-3
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Solway Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
159 Lomen Ave Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Grades: PK-3
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Horace May Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4415 Washington Ave Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Grades: PK-3
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
J.w. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 America Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Grades: PK-3
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paul Bunyan Center
3300 Gillett Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Grades: PK
| 90 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 56601 Minnesota

56601, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
520 4th Street Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3300 Gillett Drive N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
815 Beltrami Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 119 students
3300 Gillett Dr. N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3300 Gillett Drive Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 56601, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 56601, MN include Lincoln Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Solway 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 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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