Best Dodge County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,517 students in Dodge County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dodge County, MN are Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Triton Elementary School and Hayfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dodge County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Dodge County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dodge County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kasson-mantorville Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
604 16th St Ne
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-1234
Gr: PK-4 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Triton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Hayfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Zumbro Education District
Special Education School
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2037
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dodge County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dodge County, MN include Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Triton Elementary School and Hayfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dodge County?
4 public preschools are located in Dodge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dodge County?
Dodge County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Dodge County are often viewed compared to one another?

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