For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 2,170 students in Beltrami County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Beltrami County, MN are Lincoln Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Solway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beltrami County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Beltrami County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Beltrami County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1617 5th St Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Irvine Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Grades: PK-3
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Solway Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
159 Lomen Ave Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Grades: PK-3
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Kelliher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 4th St Nw
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-8286
Kelliher, MN 56650
(218) 647-8286
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
Rank: #55.
Horace May Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Washington Ave Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Grades: PK-3
| 307 students
Rank: #66.
J.w. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 America Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Grades: PK-3
| 258 students
Rank: #77.
Blackduck Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156 1st St Ne
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5300
Blackduck, MN 56630
(218) 835-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #88.
Ponemah Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25039 Abinoojiin Dr
Ponemah, MN 56666
(218) 554-7337
Ponemah, MN 56666
(218) 554-7337
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council
Special Education School
1615 Nw 5th St
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
3300 Gillett Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Lake Ec Special Education Ext
Special Education School
23990 Highway 1
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3353
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Beltrami County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bemidji Middle Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
520 4th Street Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Bemidji Virtual Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
815 Beltrami Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 119 students
Edith Hatch Evaluation Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3300 Gillett Dr. N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evergreen Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
999 Nofound Street
Bemidji, MN 88888
(612) 644-4950
Bemidji, MN 88888
(612) 644-4950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24900 Elementary Street
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3329
Grades: PK-K
| 113 students
Box 499
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-3733
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Redby Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
23990 Hwy 1 East
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2749
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2749
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Beltrami County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Beltrami County, MN include Lincoln Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Solway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Beltrami County?
11 public preschools are located in Beltrami County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beltrami County?
Beltrami County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Beltrami County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Beltrami County include: Northern Elementary School vs. Horace May Elementary School, Horace May Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Horace May Elementary School
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