For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,008 students in Circle Pines, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Circle Pines, MN are Golden Lake Elementary School and Lino Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Circle Pines, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Circle Pines have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Circle Pines, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golden Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 School Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5900
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Lino Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 Main Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 982-8850
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 982-8850
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
575 Birch Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Grades: PK-K
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Circle Pines, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Circle Pines, MN include Golden Lake Elementary School and Lino Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Circle Pines?
3 public preschools are located in Circle Pines.
What is the racial composition of students in Circle Pines?
Circle Pines public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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