For the 2025-26 school year, there are 150 special education public preschools serving 13,612 students in Minnesota.
The top ranked special education public preschools in Minnesota are Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist., Mn Academy For The Blind and Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Minnesota (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist.
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9 2nd St Sw
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-6026
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Mn Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 6th Ave Se
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Gr: PK-4 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
917 Dash
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
917 Tea
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Cards Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 W Main St.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Sail Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Red School Ln
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Mn Academy For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Metro Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Rum River North
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 3rd Ave Sw
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Milaca, MN 56353
(763) 552-6801
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Reach Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Northland Learning Center 020
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
917 Case
Special Education School
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
A/o Program
Special Education School
1111 South Holcombe St
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 964-1274
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 964-1274
Gr: PK-1 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Achieve
Special Education School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 452-1200
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 452-1200
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Gr: PK | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Belle Plaine Ecse
Special Education School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 378-2451
Gr: PK | 39 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Bemidji Regional Interdist. Council
Special Education School
1615 Nw 5th St
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Bemidji, MN 56619
(218) 751-6622
Gr: PK | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Benton-stearns Educational District Ec
Special Education School
517 2nd St. South
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-8427
Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 252-8427
Gr: PK | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Two Ecse
Special Education School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Gr: PK | 91 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Ecse
Special Education School
4901 West 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Gr: PK | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
Special Education School
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed.
Special Education School
5546 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5438
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-5438
Gr: PK | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Ecse Age 3 - 5
Special Education School
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-3386
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program
Special Education School
214 Ne 1st Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8721
Gr: PK | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Cambridge Early Childhood Specialed
Special Education School
428 2nd Ave Nw
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Cambridge, MN 55008
(763) 691-6500
Gr: PK | 69 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Campus
Special Education School
405 1st Ave Nw
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
New Prague, MN 56071
(952) 758-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
301 2nd Street Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
7145 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6041
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6041
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
Special Education School
515 Granite Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3308
Gr: PK | 91 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Colvill Family Education Center
Special Education School
269 E 5th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Crookston Pre-k Program
Special Education School
724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2762
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 45%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public preschools in Minnesota?
The top ranked special education public preschools in Minnesota include Beacon Program W Central Ed. Dist., Mn Academy For The Blind and Fergus Falls Ec/elementary Sp Education.
How many special education public preschools are located in Minnesota?
150 special education public preschools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota special education public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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