Top 5 Best Blue Earth County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,364 students in Blue Earth County, MN. The top ranked public preschools in Blue Earth County, MN are Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and St. Clair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Earth County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Blue Earth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Blue Earth County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
St. Clair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Main St West
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3533
Grades: PK-6
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2600 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lcwm Ecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
607 Knights Lane
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2323
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mankato Schools Center For Learning
Magnet School
15 Map Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maple River Elementary School
Magnet School
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Blue Earth County, MN

Blue Earth County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
104 Lillian Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 388-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
126 Higbie Ave E
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
101 6th Avenue Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Grades: PK-4
| 183 students
101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
311 Willard St
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
211 W Main Street
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
54945 210th Ln
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 385-0668
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Blue Earth County, MN include Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and St. Clair Elementary School. Blue Earth County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public preschools are located in Blue Earth County?
8 public preschools are located in Blue Earth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Earth County?
Blue Earth County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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