Top 3 Best Cottage Grove Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,591 students in Cottage Grove, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Cottage Grove, 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.
Cottage Grove, MN public preschools 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 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Cottage Grove, MN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8177 Hillside Tr S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8855 Inwood Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7830 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Ed
Special Education School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Grades: PK
| 483 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cottage Grove, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
8400 E Pt Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Grades: PK
| 219 students
7362 E Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Place (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Cottage Grove, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Cottage Grove, MN include Hillside Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cottage Grove, MN?
4 public preschools are located in Cottage Grove, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove, MN?
Cottage Grove, MN public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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