For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 2,111 students in Goodhue County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Goodhue County, MN are Pine Island Elementary School, Goodhue Elementary School and Cannon Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goodhue County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Goodhue County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Goodhue County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Island Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8749 County Road 5
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8581
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8581
Gr: PK-4 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Goodhue Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 3rd Ave
Goodhue, MN 55027
(651) 923-4447
Goodhue, MN 55027
(651) 923-4447
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Cannon Falls Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Minnesota St E
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 3rd Ave
Wanamingo, MN 55983
(507) 789-7000
Wanamingo, MN 55983
(507) 789-7000
Gr: PK-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Reach Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Colvill Family Education Center
Special Education School
269 E 5th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Creekstone Montessori
Charter School
5225 Highway 61 W, #3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Ec & Hk Summer
Special Education School
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: PK-K
Rank: n/an/a
269 E 5th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4500
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4500
Gr: PK | 33 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
799 Mill St
Zumbrota, MN 55992
(507) 732-7848
Zumbrota, MN 55992
(507) 732-7848
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Goodhue County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Goodhue County, MN include Pine Island Elementary School, Goodhue Elementary School and Cannon Falls Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Goodhue County?
8 public preschools are located in Goodhue County.
What is the racial composition of students in Goodhue County?
Goodhue 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).
Which public preschools in Goodhue County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Goodhue County include: Pine Island Elementary School vs. Zumbrota-mazeppa Primary School, Goodhue Elementary School vs. Cannon Falls Elementary School, Cannon Falls Elementary School vs. Goodhue Elementary School
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