For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,505 students in Sherburne County, MN.
Sherburne County, MN public preschools have a diversity score of 0.51, which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sherburne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17901 205th Ave N W
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-8100
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-8100
Gr: PK-2 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Talahi Community Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780
Gr: PK-3 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
12050 Hancock St Se
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6330
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6330
Gr: PK-3 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Handke Center- Ec Special Education
Special Education School
1170 Main St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400
Gr: PK | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sherburne County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sherburne County, MN include Liberty Elementary School and Talahi Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sherburne County?
4 public preschools are located in Sherburne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherburne County?
Sherburne County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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