For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,635 students in Lyon County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lyon County, MN are Minneota Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Lyon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Lyon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minneota Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 S 4th St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5518
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Lynd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 Saint Albans St
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 929-2633
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 929-2633
Gr: PK | 114 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Gr: PK-1 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lyon County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lyon County, MN include Minneota Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lyon County?
6 public preschools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Lyon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lyon County include: Tracy Elementary School vs. Park Side Elementary School
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