For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 726 students in Cottonwood County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cottonwood County, MN are Windom Area Elementary School and Mountain Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Cottonwood County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cottonwood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windom Area Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 17th St
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6925
Gr: PK-4 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 12th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Special Education School
68 10th St, Highland Building
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6940
Windom, MN 56101
(507) 831-6940
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cottonwood County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cottonwood County, MN include Windom Area Elementary School and Mountain Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cottonwood County?
3 public preschools are located in Cottonwood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood County?
Cottonwood County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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