For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,049 students in Swift County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Swift County, MN are Murdock Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Appleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swift County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Swift County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Swift County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murdock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 Hollis St N
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 W Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Appleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
349 S Edquist St
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students
Swift County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Benson Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Swift County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Swift County, MN include Murdock Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Appleton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Swift County?
3 public preschools are located in Swift County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swift County?
Swift County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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