For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 790 students in Clearwater County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Clearwater County, MN are Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School and Bagley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Clearwater County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Clearwater County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16770 Clearwater Lake Rd
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Bagley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Bagley Ave Nw
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-6528
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-6528
Grades: PK-6
| 516 students
Clearwater County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bagley Alp (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
204 Park Ave Nw
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clearwater County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Clearwater County, MN include Clearbrook-gonvick Elementary School and Bagley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clearwater County?
2 public preschools are located in Clearwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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