For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 779 students in Aitkin County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Aitkin County, MN are Rippleside Elementary School, Mcgregor Elementary School and Hill City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aitkin County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Aitkin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Aitkin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rippleside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 2nd Ave Sw
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Aitkin, MN 56431
(218) 927-4838
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mcgregor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
148 S 2nd St
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-2111
Gr: PK-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: PK-4 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Aitkin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20930 367th Ln
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Mcgregor, MN 55760
(218) 768-5320
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
401 South 5th Ave
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Palisade, MN 56469
(218) 845-2406
Gr: K-4 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Aitkin County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Aitkin County, MN include Rippleside Elementary School, Mcgregor Elementary School and Hill City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Aitkin County?
3 public preschools are located in Aitkin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aitkin County?
Aitkin County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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