For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,073 students in Houston County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Houston County, MN are Caledonia Elementary School, Spring Grove Elementary School and Houston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Houston County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
511 W Main St
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-5205
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-5205
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Sherman
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
La Crescent-hokah Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achieve
Special Education School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 452-1200
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 452-1200
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Spectrum Program
Special Education School
511 Main St.
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 474-6882
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Houston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bluff Country Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd.
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Bluff Country Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
105 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4415
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4415
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Hiawatha Valley South Cluster Ecse Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
211 Main St
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4525
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4525
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Box 315, 211 Main St.
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4533
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4533
Grades: PK-K
| 71 students
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Houston County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Houston County, MN include Caledonia Elementary School, Spring Grove Elementary School and Houston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Houston County, MN?
6 public preschools are located in Houston County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County, MN?
Houston County, MN public preschools minority enrollment is 8% 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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