For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,115 students in Blue Earth County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Blue Earth County, MN are Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and St. Clair Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blue Earth County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Blue Earth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Blue Earth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
St. Clair Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
121 Main St W
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3533
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3533
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-2122
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse
Special Education School
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Gr: PK | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Lcwm Ecse
Special Education School
607 Knights Lane
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2323
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2323
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
15 Map Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 625-4620
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 625-4620
Gr: PK | 17 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Central Ave S
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Blue Earth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crew High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Magic Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
126 Higbie Ave E
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Gr: K-6 | 3 students
Mankato Area Graduation Foundation High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: 9-12
Mankato Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
110 Fulton St.
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Gr: K-9
101 6th Avenue Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3917
Gr: PK-4 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
101 6th Ave Ne
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Mapleton, MN 56065
(507) 524-3918
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
311 Willard St
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Good Thunder, MN 56037
(507) 278-3039
Gr: PK-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
211 W Main Street
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Amboy, MN 56010
(507) 674-3046
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Phoenix Recovery Programs Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
220 E. Main Street Ste 105
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 386-0668
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
10 Civic Center Plaza Suite
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1818
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Blue Earth County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Blue Earth County, MN include Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and St. Clair Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Blue Earth County?
8 public preschools are located in Blue Earth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Earth County?
Blue Earth County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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