For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 396 students in Deer River, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Deer River, MN is King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deer River, MN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Deer River have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Deer River, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 5th St Se
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8860
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Deer River, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Deer River, MN include King Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Deer River?
1 public preschools are located in Deer River.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer River?
Deer River public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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