For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,505 students in Sherburne County, MN.
Sherburne County, MN public preschools have a diversity score 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17901 205th Ave N W
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-8100
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% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Gr: PK-3 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
12050 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6330
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
Special Education School
1170 Main St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: PK | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
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
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
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
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
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 9%
430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544
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
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
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
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
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).
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