Best Cottage Grove Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,190 students in Cottage Grove, MN.

The top-ranked public preschools in Cottage Grove, MN are Cottage Grove Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and Armstrong 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 58% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).