For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 319 students in Nicollet County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Nicollet County, MN are Nicollet Elementary School and Lafayette Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicollet County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Nicollet County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nicollet County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicollet Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: PK-6
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 6th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood
Special Education School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Ed
Special Education School
1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Ecse
Special Education School
100 Lincoln Drive
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Grades: PK
| 61 students
Nicollet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400
Grades: 6
| 289 students
Green Acres High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Freeman Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hoffman Learning Ctr.(North Cott) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2001 Sheppard Rd.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Minnesota Valley Ed. District (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
801 Davis St.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Grades: 2-12
| 50 students
One Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: 5-8
| 119 students
Nicollet Special Education (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Starland Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
59917 236th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nicollet County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Nicollet County, MN include Nicollet Elementary School and Lafayette Public Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Nicollet County, MN?
5 public preschools are located in Nicollet County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicollet County, MN?
Nicollet County, MN public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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