For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,050 students in Northfield, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northfield, MN are Spring Creek Elementary School and Greenvale Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Northfield, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3470
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Greenvale Park Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Lincoln Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3500
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Lincoln Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3649
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3649
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Northfield, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Area Lrng. Cntr. Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Gr: K-8
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Northfield, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Northfield, MN include Spring Creek Elementary School and Greenvale Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Northfield?
4 public preschools are located in Northfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public preschools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Northfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Northfield include: Greenvale Park Elementary School vs. Spring Creek Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School vs. Greenvale Park Elementary School
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