For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,711 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 51% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Cottage Grove 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 Public Preschools in Cottage Grove, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8855 Inwood Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: PK | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Cottage Grove, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%
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
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
Gr: 6-12
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?
4 public preschools are located in Cottage Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove 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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