For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 135 students in Hastings, MN.
Hastings, MN public preschools have a diversity score of 0.37, which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hastings, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
Special Education School
310 River St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
310 River St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7672
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7672
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Hastings, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harbor Educational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 5-12
Hastings Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th Street W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Gr: K-8
New Connections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
855 3rd St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Gr: K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Hastings, MN?
2 public preschools are located in Hastings, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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