For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 403 students in Red Lake County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Red Lake County, MN are J.a. Hughes Elementary School and Red Lake County Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Lake County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Red Lake County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Red Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.a. Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Red Lake County Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
260 Minnesota St S
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Gr: PK | 8 students
Red Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Gr: PK | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Box 7
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Gr: 5-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Red Lake County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Red Lake County, MN include J.a. Hughes Elementary School and Red Lake County Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Red Lake County?
3 public preschools are located in Red Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake County?
Red Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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