For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 671 students in Koochiching County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Koochiching County, MN are Falls Elementary School, Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School and Northome Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Koochiching County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Koochiching County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Preschools in Koochiching County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1414 15th Ave
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main St
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6641
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6641
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Northome Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Koochiching County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Backus Targeted Services (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Ave. E.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borderland Alternative Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1515 11th Street
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borderland Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Avenue E
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1919 Main Ave.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
Grades: K-2
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Koochiching County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Koochiching County, MN include Falls Elementary School, Littlefork-big Falls Elementary School and Northome Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Koochiching County?
3 public preschools are located in Koochiching County.
What is the racial composition of students in Koochiching County?
Koochiching County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% 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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