Best Public Preschools in Sherburne County (2026)

Best Sherburne County Public Preschools (2026)

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 of 0.51, which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 0.63.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Sherburne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Liberty Elementary School

(Math: 70% | Reading: 65% )
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Top 30%

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17901 205th Ave N W
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 262-8100

Gr: PK-2 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Talahi Community Elementary School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 26% )
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1321 University Dr Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 370-7780

Gr: PK-3 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: n/an/a

Becker Primary

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12050 Hancock St
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 261-6330

Gr: PK-2 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: n/an/a

Handke Center- Ec Special Education

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1170 Main St Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400

Gr: PK | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sherburne County, MN

Sherburne County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Correctional Facility-st. Cloud High School (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

2305 Minnesota Blvd Se
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 240-3062

Elk River Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530

Gr: K-8

Elk River Targeted Services Summer (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530

Ivan Sand Community School-middle (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530

Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Ivan Sand Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

1232 School St
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3530

Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2004)

430 3rd Ave. N.e.
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-2544

Gr: 4-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Nystrom New Connections High School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

1232 School Street
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3400

Gr: 7-12 | 1 student

Snw - Becker Intermediate (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

12000 Hancock Street
Becker, MN 55308
(763) 272-2050

Gr: 3-5 | 4 students

Snw - Big Lake Middle School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

601 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050

Gr: 6-12

Snw - Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

701 Minnesota Ave
Big Lake, MN 55309
(763) 272-2050

Gr: 2-5 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

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 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).