For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,430 students in Bemidji, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Bemidji, MN are Lincoln Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Solway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bemidji, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Bemidji have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bemidji, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1617 5th St Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3250
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8711 Irvine Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3260
Grades: PK-3
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Solway Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
159 Lomen Ave Ne
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 467-3232
Grades: PK-3
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Horace May Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Washington Ave Sw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3240
Grades: PK-3
| 307 students
Rank: #55.
J.w. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 America Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3290
Grades: PK-3
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council
Special Education School
1615 Nw 5th St
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Grades: PK
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
3300 Gillett Dr Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3100
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Bemidji, Minnesota 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bemidji Middle Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
520 4th Street Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3305
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Bemidji Virtual Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3102
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
815 Beltrami Ave
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3220
Grades: PK-3
| 119 students
Edith Hatch Evaluation Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3300 Gillett Dr. N.w.
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3107
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evergreen Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
3300 Gillett Drive Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Bemidji, MN 56601
(888) 888-8888
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
999 Nofound Street
Bemidji, MN 88888
(612) 644-4950
Bemidji, MN 88888
(612) 644-4950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bemidji, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Bemidji, MN include Lincoln Elementary School, Northern Elementary School and Solway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bemidji?
7 public preschools are located in Bemidji.
What is the racial composition of students in Bemidji?
Bemidji public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Bemidji are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bemidji include: Northern Elementary School vs. Horace May Elementary School, Horace May Elementary School vs. Northern Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Horace May Elementary School
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