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Best Cottage Grove Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,711 students in Cottage Grove, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cottage Grove, MN are Hillside Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottage Grove, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Cottage Grove, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8177 Hillside Tr S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8855 Inwood Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7830 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Gr: PK | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cottage Grove, Minnesota

Cottage Grove, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
8400 E Pt Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Gr: PK | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%
7362 E Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Place (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Gr: 6-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cottage Grove, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cottage Grove, MN include Hillside Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cottage Grove?
4 public preschools are located in Cottage Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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