For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,711 students in 55016, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in 55016, MN are Hillside Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55016 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 55016, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 55016, MN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8177 Hillside Tr S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8855 Inwood Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7830 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Grades: PK
| 561 students
55016, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ages 0-2 Early Childhood Special Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8400 E Pt Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Grades: PK
| 219 students
Distance Learning Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Place (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 55016, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 55016, MN include Hillside Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 55016?
4 public preschools are located in 55016.
What is the racial composition of students in 55016?
55016 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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