For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,713 students in Fillmore County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fillmore County, MN are Chatfield Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Fillmore Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fillmore County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatfield Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11555 Hillside Dr Se
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Kingsland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Section Ave
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fillmore Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mabel-canton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Rushford-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Lanesboro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fillmore County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fillmore County, MN include Chatfield Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Fillmore Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fillmore County?
6 public preschools are located in Fillmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Fillmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fillmore County include: Rushford-peterson Elementary School vs. Lanesboro Elementary School, Mabel-canton Elementary School vs. Lanesboro Elementary School, Fillmore Central Elementary School vs. Kingsland Elementary School
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