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 average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 48% 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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Nicollet County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nicollet Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Valley Ed. Dist. Early Childhood
Special Education School
801 Davis St
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-5420
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Nicollet Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1 Pine St
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Nicollet, MN 56074
(507) 232-3411
Gr: PK | 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Peter Ecse
Special Education School
100 Lincoln Dr
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Saint Peter, MN 56082
(507) 934-4211
Gr: PK | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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