For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 669 students in Stillwater, MN. The top ranked public preschool in Stillwater, MN is Lily Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stillwater, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Stillwater have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Stillwater, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lily Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2003 Willard St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Mahtomedi Preschool
Special Education School
8698 75th Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 407-2164
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 407-2164
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Special Services-ecse
Special Education School
1111 Holcombe St S
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: PK | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Stillwater, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harbor Shelter & Counseling Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5640 Memorial Ave North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
6355 Osman Ave N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8600
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8600
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Phase 4 (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
5620 Memorial Ave N, Ste C
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Place II High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5620 Memorial Ave North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Special Services (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1875 Greeley St. S.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8381
Gr: 5 | 1 student
Stillwater Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5640 Memorial Avenue N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8438
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8438
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Stillwater, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Stillwater, MN include Lily Lake Elementary School. Stillwater has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public preschools are located in Stillwater?
3 public preschools are located in Stillwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater?
Stillwater public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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