Best Public Preschools in Nicollet County (2026)

Best Nicollet County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 229 students in Nicollet County, MN.

The top-ranked public preschool in Nicollet County, MN is Nicollet Elementary 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 score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and score of 67% (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 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Nicollet County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Nicollet Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Top 30%

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1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411

Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: n/an/a

Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood

Special Education School

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801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420

Gr: PK | 1 student

Rank: n/an/a

Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education

Special Education School

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1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411

Gr: PK | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: n/an/a

St. Peter Ecse

Special Education School

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100 Lincoln Drive
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211

Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nicollet County, MN

Nicollet County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2016)

320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-4400

Gr: 6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Green Acres High School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

100 Freeman Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5703

Gr: 9-12

Hoffman Learning Ctr.(North Cott) (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

2001 Sheppard Rd.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-9820

Lafayette Public Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

351 6th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943

Gr: PK-8

Minnesota Prairie School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420

Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Minnesota Valley Ed. District (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

801 Davis St.
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420

Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Nicollet Middle School (Closed 2023)

One Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411

Gr: 5-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Nicollet Special Education (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1 Pine Street
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411

Gr: K-12

Socrates Online (Closed 2025)

2075 Lookout Dr
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 389-5106

Gr: 1-12

Starland Elementary School (Closed 2020)

59917 236th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943

Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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.

How many public preschools are located in Nicollet County?

4 public preschools are located in Nicollet County.

What is the racial composition of students in Nicollet County?

Nicollet County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).