For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,008 students in Swift County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Swift County, MN are Murdock Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Appleton-milan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swift County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Swift County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Swift County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 Hollis St N
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Appleton-milan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
349 S Edquist St
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114
Gr: PK-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Swift County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Swift County, MN include Murdock Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Appleton-milan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Swift County?
3 public preschools are located in Swift County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swift County?
Swift County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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