For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 168 students in Nicollet, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Nicollet, MN is Nicollet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicollet, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Nicollet have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicollet Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Nicollet, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
One Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 119 students
Nicollet Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nicollet, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Nicollet, MN include Nicollet Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nicollet?
2 public preschools are located in Nicollet.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicollet?
Nicollet public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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