For the 2024-25 school year, there are 149 special education public preschools serving 13,085 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked special education public preschools in Minnesota are Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist., Laura Baker Sun Program and Mn Academy For The Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Minnesota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
903 State Rd
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2284
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-2284
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mn Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Se 6th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Grades: PK-4
| 4 students
Rank: #55.
Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
917 Dash
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: PK-12
| 21 students
Rank: #77.
Cards Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Main St.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
Rank: #88.
Rum River North
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Rank: #99.
Special Education Facilities
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 2nd St S
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 370-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1010.
Mn Academy For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1111.
Northland Learning Center 020
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1212.
Tea
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Reach Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Lane
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sail Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1515.
Metro Deaf School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
A/o Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1111 South Holcombe St
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 964-1274
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 964-1274
Grades: PK-1
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Grades: PK
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
912 1st Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Grades: PK-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Ecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1615 Nw 5th St
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
benton-stearns Educational district ec
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
517 2nd St. South
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-8427
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-8427
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Two Ecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Ecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4901 West 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5546 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5522
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5522
Grades: PK
| 209 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Ecse Age 3 - 5
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Grades: PK
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
buffalo early child. sp. Educational program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
214 Ne 1st Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Grades: PK
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
405 1st Ave Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7145 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6041
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6041
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
301 2nd Street Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
515 Granite Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Grades: PK
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colvill Family Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
269 E 5th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Grades: PK
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crookston Pre-k Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Grades: PK
| 25 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public preschools in Minnesota?
The top ranked special education public preschools in Minnesota include Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist., Laura Baker Sun Program and Mn Academy For The Blind.
How many special education public preschools are located in Minnesota?
149 special education public preschools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota special education public preschools minority enrollment is 37% 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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