Best Public Preschools in Nicollet County (2025-26)

Best Nicollet County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 229 students in Nicollet County, MN.

The top ranked public preschool in Nicollet County, MN is Nicollet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Nicollet County, MN public preschools have an score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Nicollet County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Nicollet County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Nicollet Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Top 30%

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1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411

Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: n/an/a

Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood

Special Education School

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801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420

Gr: PK | 1 student

Rank: n/an/a

Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education

Special Education School

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1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411

Gr: PK | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: n/an/a

St. Peter Ecse

Special Education School

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100 Lincoln Drive
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211

Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

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School

Location

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Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2016)

320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400

Gr: 6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Green Acres High School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

100 Freeman Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703

Gr: 9-12

Hoffman Learning Ctr.(North Cott) (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

2001 Sheppard Rd.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820

Lafayette Public Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

351 6th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943

Gr: PK-8

Minnesota Prairie School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420

Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Minnesota Valley Ed. District (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

801 Davis St.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420

Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Nicollet Middle School (Closed 2023)

One Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411

Gr: 5-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Nicollet Special Education (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411

Gr: K-12

Starland Elementary School (Closed 2020)

59917 236th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943

Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Nicollet County, MN?

The top ranked public preschools in Nicollet County, MN include Nicollet Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Nicollet County?

4 public preschools are located in Nicollet County.

What is the racial composition of students in Nicollet County?

Nicollet County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).