For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,190 students in Cottage Grove, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cottage Grove, MN are Cottage Grove Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and Armstrong 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 58% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cottage Grove, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottage Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7447 65th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8177 Hillside Tr S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8855 Inwood Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7830 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Gr: PK | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cottage Grove, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cottage Grove, MN include Cottage Grove Elementary School, Hillside Elementary School and Armstrong Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cottage Grove?
5 public preschools are located in Cottage Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Cottage Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cottage Grove include: Armstrong Elementary School vs. Cottage Grove Elementary School
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