Top 3 Best Waseca County Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 794 students in Waseca County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Waseca County, MN are Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. and Hartley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Waseca County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Waseca County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em.
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 E 3rd St.
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Grades: PK-3
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waseca Early Childhood
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Grades: PK
| 52 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waseca County, MN

Waseca County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
144 North St
Waldorf, MN 56091
(651) 582-8204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
144 North Street
Waldorf, MN 56091
(612) 805-2770
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5478
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
144 North St
Waldorf, MN 56091
(507) 239-2176
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
306 Ash Avenue S
New Richland, MN 56072
(507) 465-3205
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Waseca Area Off Campus (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
609 State Street S
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
501 East Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wcoc (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Waseca County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Waseca County, MN include Janesville-waldorf-pemberton El.em. and Hartley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waseca County?
3 public preschools are located in Waseca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca County?
Waseca County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Waseca County are often viewed compared to one another?

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