For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,436 students in Itasca County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Itasca County, MN are Vandyke Elementary School, King Elementary School and Keewatin-nashwauk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itasca County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Itasca County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Itasca County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandyke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Cole Ave
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-2510
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-2510
Grades: PK-4
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Keewatin-nashwauk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W 3rd Ave
Keewatin, MN 55753
(218) 778-1280
Keewatin, MN 55753
(218) 778-1280
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Bigfork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Huskie Blvd
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Bigfork, MN 56628
(218) 743-3444
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Rapids Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1217 Se 2nd Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5572
Grades: PK
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marble Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
201 Kate St
Marble, MN 55764
(218) 247-7306
Marble, MN 55764
(218) 247-7306
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Itasca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
52156 State Highway 46
Squaw Lake, MN 56681
(218) 659-4254
Squaw Lake, MN 56681
(218) 659-4254
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
715 Nw 7th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Grand Rapids L.e.a.d. Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
820 Nw 1st Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5706
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5706
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Greenway Little School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
499 Powell
Marble, MN 55764
(218) 347-7306
Marble, MN 55764
(218) 347-7306
Grades: PK-6
| 6 students
822 Ne 5th Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
47658 County Road 4
Talmoon, MN 56637
(218) 832-3621
Talmoon, MN 56637
(218) 832-3621
Grades: PK-6
| 76 students
Northern Lakes Special Ed. Coop. (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
200 Cole St
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-3110
Coleraine, MN 55722
(218) 245-3110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Northland Educational Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 Se 13th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5705
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5705
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Box 40
Bovey, MN 55709
(218) 245-1199
Bovey, MN 55709
(218) 245-1199
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
Quad County Telecomm Project (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1851 E. Hwy 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Quad County Vocational Project (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
1851 E Highway 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-4705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Se 4th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5850
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
601 Sw 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5700
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Success Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
800 Conifer Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5802
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5802
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Virtual Itasca Academy Of Learning (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
308 Roosevelt Street
Coleraine, MN 55722
Coleraine, MN 55722
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Itasca County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Itasca County, MN include Vandyke Elementary School, King Elementary School and Keewatin-nashwauk Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Itasca County?
6 public preschools are located in Itasca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Itasca County?
Itasca County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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