For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 494 students in Jackson County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MN are Riverside Elementary School and Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Jackson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Park St
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Gr: PK-3 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stearns Ave
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
407 5th St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MN include Riverside Elementary School and Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
2 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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