For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 586 students in Murray County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Murray County, MN are West Elementary School and Fulda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Murray County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Murray County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Fulda Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N Lafayette Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2581
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2581
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Murray County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Murray County Central Alp Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Murray County Central Credit Recov (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2420 28th Street
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Praxis Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 South Lafayette Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 283-3384
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 283-3384
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Murray County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Murray County, MN include West Elementary School and Fulda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Murray County?
3 public preschools are located in Murray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County?
Murray County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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