For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 971 students in Faribault County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Faribault County, MN are United South Central Elementary School and Blue Earth Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faribault County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Faribault County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Faribault County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 11th St Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
Special Education School
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Gr: PK | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Faribault County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Faribault County, MN include United South Central Elementary School and Blue Earth Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Faribault County?
3 public preschools are located in Faribault County.
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault County?
Faribault County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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