For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 436 students in Austin, MN.
Austin, MN public preschools have a diversity score of 0.72, which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Austin, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cards Program
Special Education 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
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
First Step - Kingsland
Special Education School
705 N Section Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Gr: PK | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Adams
Special Education School
312 W Main St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
First Step Alden
Special Education School
215 N. Broadway Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: PK | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1400
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1400
Gr: PK-K | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Austin, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Austin Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
805 8th Avenue Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425
Gr: 1-8
Horizon Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 Nw 3rd St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Mn Sheriff Ranch School Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Mn Sheriff Ranch-correctional High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Route 3, Box 604
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Ranch School Shelter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955
Gr: 8-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Smec Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
21697 Mn Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397
Gr: PK-12
Targeted Services Summer Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1918 E Oakland Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Austin, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Austin, MN include Cards Program.
How many public preschools are located in Austin?
7 public preschools are located in Austin.
What is the racial composition of students in Austin?
Austin public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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