Best Cass County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,052 students in Cass County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MN are Pillager Elementary School, Pine River-backus Elementary School and W.h.a. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Cass County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pillager Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
323 E 2nd St S
Pillager, MN 56473
(218) 746-2110
Gr: PK-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Pine River-backus Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Murray Ave
Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 587-4447
Gr: PK-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
W.h.a. Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Highland Ave W
Walker, MN 56484
(218) 547-4261
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Cass Lake-bena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 4th St Nw
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Northland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MN include Pillager Elementary School, Pine River-backus Elementary School and W.h.a. Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County?
5 public preschools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% 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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