For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,959 students in Kandiyohi County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Kandiyohi County, MN are Prairie Woods Elementary School, A.c.g.c. Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kandiyohi County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Kandiyohi County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kandiyohi County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Woods Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17435 County Road 9 Ne
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: PK-4
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
A.c.g.c. Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 S 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Learning Center
Special Education School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
Special Education School
650 Agnes St
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Kandiyohi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acgc Alp High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 South 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| 8 students
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Grades: K-3
| 256 students
Kandiyohi Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1112 Lake Ave Nw
Willmar, MN 56201
(651) 582-8204
Willmar, MN 56201
(651) 582-8204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Grades: 9
| 1 students
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
309 Day St
Raymond, MN 56282
(320) 967-4281
Raymond, MN 56282
(320) 967-4281
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Box 430
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
Prinsburg (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 297
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-4721
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-4721
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Project Turnabout (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
512 Sw 8th St.
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Woodland Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kandiyohi County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Kandiyohi County, MN include Prairie Woods Elementary School, A.c.g.c. Elementary School and Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kandiyohi County?
7 public preschools are located in Kandiyohi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kandiyohi County?
Kandiyohi County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Kandiyohi County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kandiyohi County include: Kennedy Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Prairie Woods Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Prairie Woods Elementary School
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