For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 945 students in Brown County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Brown County, MN are Springfield Elementary School, Comfrey Elementary School and Washington Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brown County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Comfrey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 14th N St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
Grades: PK-K
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Sleepy Eye Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: PK
| 62 students
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connect And Soar Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
313 E 11th Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Cottonwood River Technical Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
804 E Rock Street
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-6281
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hanska Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
Box 47
Hanska, MN 56041
(507) 439-6225
Hanska, MN 56041
(507) 439-6225
Grades: K-6
| 29 students
Hoffman Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
104 Brown St.
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-2502
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-2502
Grades: 7-11
| 5 students
Mn River Valley Juvenile Detention (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 North Front St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
15 N State Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Grades: 7-9
| 334 students
Raptor Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
River Bend Alc Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
210 20th Street S
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Fork Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o St. James Public School, 5
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Springfield On-line High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
12 South Burns Avenue
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4283
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4283
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Team Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Brown County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Brown County, MN include Springfield Elementary School, Comfrey Elementary School and Washington Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Brown County?
5 public preschools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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