Top 10 Best Mower County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 1,015 students in Mower County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Mower County, MN are Grand Meadow Elementary School, Southland Elementary School and Leroy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mower County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Mower County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Mower County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Grades: PK-4
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Southland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3283
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Leroy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
406 W Main St
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 324-5786
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: #44.
Cards Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 W Main St.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #55.
Lyle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 2nd Street
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Grades: PK-4
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
912 1st Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clc - Pre-kindergarten
Magnet School
912 1st Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step - Kingsland
Special Education School
Magnet School
705 N Section Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Adams
Special Education School
Magnet School
312 W Main St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Alden
Special Education School
Magnet School
215 N. Broadway Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodson Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1400
Grades: PK-K
| 352 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mower County, MN

Mower County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1900
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
805 8th Avenue Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Latham And Mill St
Brownsdale, MN 55918
(507) 567-2244
Grades: PK-3
| 118 students
Flight Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
201 1st Ne
Rose Creek, MN 55970
(507) 438-5397
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Horizon Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Nw 3rd St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 8-11
| 7 students
Route 3, Box 604
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Smec Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21697 Mn Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
1918 E Oakland Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
505 Robert St.
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 657-2309
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Mower County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Mower County, MN include Grand Meadow Elementary School, Southland Elementary School and Leroy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mower County?
11 public preschools are located in Mower County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mower County?
Mower County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% 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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