For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 769 students in Albany, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Albany, MN are Avon Elementary School and Albany Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, 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 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Albany have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Albany, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Avon Ave N
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-5300
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Albany Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Forest Ave
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2161
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2161
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Albany, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albany Area Schools Early Childhood (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
212 1st St Sw
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Albany, MN 56307
(320) 845-2171
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Albany, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Albany, MN include Avon Elementary School and Albany Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Albany?
2 public preschools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public preschools minority enrollment is 7% 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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