For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,991 students in Willmar, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Willmar, MN are Kennedy Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willmar, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Willmar have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Willmar, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Gr: PK-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Learning Center
Special Education School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Willmar, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 3-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Gr: K-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Lakeview School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Gr: 1-8
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 101 students Minority enrollment: 70%
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What are the top-ranked public preschools in Willmar, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Willmar, MN include Kennedy Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Willmar?
4 public preschools are located in Willmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Willmar?
Willmar public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Willmar are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Willmar include: Kennedy Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Kennedy Elementary School
