For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 909 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN are Osakis Elementary School, Carlos Elementary School and West Central Area S. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, 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 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osakis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carlos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Central Area S. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31 N Central
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Grades: PK-4
| 130 students
Rank: #44.
Brandon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Grades: PK-1
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Center
Magnet School
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #102
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Grades: PK
| 132 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Brandon Middle Level Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brandon Ts (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Minn Ed Telecom System (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Lakes Area Virtual Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Minnewaska Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Northside Adolescent School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Northside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Osakis Middle Level Area Lrng. Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
Osakis Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Parkers Prairie Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Runestone Middle Alc (Alex) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Runestone Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Soar (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1204 34th Avenue
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Douglas County, MN include Osakis Elementary School, Carlos Elementary School and West Central Area S. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
5 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Douglas County include: Carlos Elementary School vs. Osakis Elementary School, Brandon Elementary School vs. Osakis Elementary School, Brandon Elementary School vs. Carlos Elementary School
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