For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,400 students in Mcleod County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcleod County, MN are Winsted Elementary School, Lester Prairie Elementary School and New Discoveries Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcleod County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcleod County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Mcleod County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winsted Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lester Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
131 Hickory St N
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Lester Prairie, MN 55354
(320) 395-2521
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Howard Lake Waverly Winsted Ecse
Special Education School
431 4th St N
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 543-4690
Gr: PK | 28 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
875 School Rd
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 587-4470
Gr: PK-1 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1621 16th St E
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Glencoe, MN 55336
(320) 864-2677
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mcleod County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcleod County, MN include Winsted Elementary School, Lester Prairie Elementary School and New Discoveries Montessori Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Mcleod County?
6 public preschools are located in Mcleod County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcleod County?
Mcleod County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% 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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