Top 10 Best Olmsted County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 7,735 students in Olmsted County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Olmsted County, MN are Folwell Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Dover-eyota Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olmsted 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 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Olmsted County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Olmsted County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folwell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
603 15th Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 10th Ave Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Dover-eyota Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27 Knowledge Rd Sw
Eyota, MN 55934
(507) 545-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
Longfellow 45-15 Districtwide Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2435 20th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 56th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #66.
Bamber Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2001 Bamber Valley Rd Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
406 36th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #88.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 Pinewood Rd Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #99.
Sunset Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 19th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1010.
Elton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 9th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1212.
Gage Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 40th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1313.
Riverside Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
506 5th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
Byron Primary School
820 7th Street Ne
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 624-0311
Grades: PK-2
| 530 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
301 2nd Street Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
2240 7th Ave Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3150
Grades: PK-2
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Assessment
Special Education School
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Grades: PK
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Intervention
Special Education School
3800 50th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4900
Grades: PK
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Year Round
Special Education School
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Community
Special Education School
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hoover Early Learning School
Special Education School
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Grades: PK
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mighty Oaks Early Learning School
Special Education School
3800 50th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4900
Grades: PK
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Overland Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Olmsted County, MN

Olmsted County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
334 16th Street Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 529-4902
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
2525 Viola Rd Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4373
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4443
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
700 4th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4023
Grades: PK
| 19 students
1607 Us - 14
Rochester, MN 55904
(763) 249-5439
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1525 31st St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5755
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
1510 14th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-5402
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
503 17th St Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-5801
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2116 Campus Drive Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 287-7960
Grades: 5
| 1 students
1420 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5577
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
2220 Third Avenue Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3995
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
201 8th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4023
Grades: PK
| 13 students
2220 3rd Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3999
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
2220 3rd Avenue Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6115
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
415 16th St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 529-1662
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
715 7th Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4240
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2530 N Broadway
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4522
Grades: 12
| 13 students
2525 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-5901
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
3800 5oth Ave. S.e.
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 281-6155
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Olmsted County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Olmsted County, MN include Folwell Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Dover-eyota Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Olmsted County?
23 public preschools are located in Olmsted County.
What is the racial composition of students in Olmsted County?
Olmsted County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Olmsted County are often viewed compared to one another?

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