For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 569 students in Yellow Medicine County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Yellow Medicine County, MN are Canby Elementary School and Bert Raney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yellow Medicine County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Yellow Medicine County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Yellow Medicine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canby Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bert Raney Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 7th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Yellow Medicine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarkfield Area Charter School (Closed 2022)
Charter School
301 13th St
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Gr: PK-4
1204 11th Ave., Box 338
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Gr: 7-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
1204 11th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Gr: K-6 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Minnesota Valley Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: PK-12
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Yellow Medicine County, MN include Canby Elementary School and Bert Raney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Yellow Medicine County?
2 public preschools are located in Yellow Medicine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yellow Medicine County?
Yellow Medicine County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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