For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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