For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 1,672 students in Polk County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, MN are Win-e-mac Elementary School, Fertile-beltrami Elementary School and Magelssen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Win-e-mac Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23130 345th St Se
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Erskine, MN 56535
(218) 563-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Fertile-beltrami Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 S Mill St
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Fertile, MN 56540
(218) 945-6953
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Magelssen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 1st St E
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6036
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Climax Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 E Broadway
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2385
Climax, MN 56523
(218) 857-2385
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Rank: #55.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Park Ave
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Fisher, MN 56723
(218) 891-4105
Grades: PK-6
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crookston Pre-k Program
Special Education School
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
1427 6th Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0908
Grades: PK-2
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Grades: PK-K
| 117 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Special Education Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1505 Central Ave Nw
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
(218) 773-0315
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Polk County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, MN include Win-e-mac Elementary School, Fertile-beltrami Elementary School and Magelssen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
8 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Polk County include: Fertile-beltrami Elementary School vs. New Heights Elementary School, New Heights Elementary School vs. Fertile-beltrami Elementary School
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