For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 451 students in Lake Crystal, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lake Crystal, MN is Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Crystal, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Crystal have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Lake Crystal, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Lcwm Ecse
Special Education School
607 Knights Lane
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2323
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2323
Gr: PK | 28 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake Crystal, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Crystal, MN include Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Crystal?
2 public preschools are located in Lake Crystal.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Crystal?
Lake Crystal public preschools minority enrollment is 11% 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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