For the 2026 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 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clearwater County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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