For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 885 students in Albert Lea, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Albert Lea, MN are Halverson Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albert Lea, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Albert Lea have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Albert Lea, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halverson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Albert Lea, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Grades: 4-5
| 7 students
Albert Lea Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Fountain Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hayward Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Albert Lea, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Albert Lea, MN include Halverson Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Albert Lea?
3 public preschools are located in Albert Lea.
What is the racial composition of students in Albert Lea?
Albert Lea public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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