Top 5 Best Rice County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 1,196 students in Rice County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Rice County, MN are Mn For The Blind, Roosevelt Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Rice County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mn For The Blind
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Se 6th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Parshall St
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
922 Sw Home Place
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6547
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #44.
Mn For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6002
Grades: PK
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckinley Prek
930 4th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Lincoln Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3649
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
School Readiness Plus
700 Lincoln Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1232
Grades: PK-K
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rice County, MN

Rice County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: 12
| 15 students
930 Nw 4th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2855 1st Avenue Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2855 Nw 1st Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
704 17th Street Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
340 Sw 9th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Focus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: 4-12
| 9 students
1000 Idaho St Sw
Lonsdale, MN 55046
(507) 744-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Reflections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Grades: K-12
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Rice County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Rice County, MN include Mn For The Blind, Roosevelt Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rice County, MN?
9 public preschools are located in Rice County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County, MN?
Rice County, MN public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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