Best Public Preschools in Austin, MN (2026)

Best Austin Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 436 students in Austin, MN.

Austin, MN public preschools have a of 0.72, which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 0.63.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Austin, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cards Program

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Bottom 50%

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406 W Main St.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160

Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: n/an/a

Austin Community Learning Center

Special Education School

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401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700

Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: n/an/a

Clc - Pre-kindergarten

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401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700

Gr: PK

Rank: n/an/a

First Step - Kingsland

Special Education School

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705 N Section Ave.
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397

Gr: PK | 3 students

Rank: n/an/a

First Step Adams

Special Education School

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312 W Main St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397

Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%

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First Step Alden

Special Education School

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215 N. Broadway Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160

Gr: PK | 5 students

Rank: n/an/a

Woodson Kindergarten Center

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1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1400

Gr: PK-K | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Austin, Minnesota

Austin, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Austin Elementary Online (Closed 2023)

401 3rd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1900

Gr: PK-5

Austin Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

805 8th Avenue Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-3425

Gr: 1-8

Horizon Program (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

301 Nw 3rd St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1916

Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Mn Sheriff Ranch School Shelter (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955

Gr: 8-11 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%

Mn Sheriff Ranch-correctional High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

Route 3, Box 604
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955

Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Ranch School Shelter (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

1918 4th Street Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0955

Gr: 8-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Smec Education Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

21697 Mn Hwy 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 438-5397

Gr: PK-12

Targeted Services Summer Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1918 E Oakland Avenue
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-6669

Gr: K-8

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Austin, MN?

The top-ranked public preschools in Austin, MN include Cards Program.

How many public preschools are located in Austin?

7 public preschools are located in Austin.

What is the racial composition of students in Austin?

Austin public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).