Best Public Preschools in Sherburne County (2025-26)

Best Sherburne County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,505 students in Sherburne County, MN.

Sherburne County, MN public preschools have a of 0.51, which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 0.63.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Sherburne County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Liberty Elementary School

(Math: 70% | Reading: 65% )
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Top 30%

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17901 205th Ave N W
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-8100

Gr: PK-2 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Talahi Community Elementary School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 26% )
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Bottom 50%

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1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780

Gr: PK-3 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: n/an/a

Becker Primary

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12050 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6330

Gr: PK-2 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: n/an/a

Handke Center- Ec Special Education

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1170 Main St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400

Gr: PK | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sherburne County, MN

Sherburne County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Correctional Facility-st. Cloud High School (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062

Elk River Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530

Gr: K-8

Elk River Targeted Services Summer (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530

Ivan Sand Community School-middle (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530

Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530

Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2004)

430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544

Gr: 4-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Nystrom New Connections High School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400

Gr: 7-12 | 1 student

Snw - Becker Intermediate (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

12000 Hancock Street
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 272-2050

Gr: 3-5 | 4 students

Snw - Big Lake Middle School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

601 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050

Gr: 6-12

Snw - Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050

Gr: 2-5 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Sherburne County, MN?

The top ranked public preschools in Sherburne County, MN include Liberty Elementary School and Talahi Community Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Sherburne County?

4 public preschools are located in Sherburne County.

What is the racial composition of students in Sherburne County?

Sherburne County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).