For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,016 students in Forest Lake, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Forest Lake, MN are Columbus Elementary School, Lila Kinder Center and Forest View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Lake, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Forest Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Forest Lake, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17345 Notre Dame St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8900
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8900
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Lila Kinder Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Grades: PK-K
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Forest View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8200
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8200
Grades: PK-3
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
943 Sw 9th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Forest Lake, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Montessori Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
200 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-3171
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Fairview Recovery Services High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
246 11th Avenue Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2078
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-2078
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Forest Lake Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Sw Ave Se
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8270
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lakes Ed. Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
121 11th Ave S.e.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8356
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8356
Grades: 10-11
| 4 students
943 Sw 9th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8700
Grades: 7-9
| 640 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Forest Lake, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Forest Lake, MN include Columbus Elementary School, Lila Kinder Center and Forest View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Forest Lake?
4 public preschools are located in Forest Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Lake?
Forest Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Forest Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Forest Lake include: Forest View Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School, Columbus Elementary School vs. Forest View Elementary School
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