For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,163 students in Steele County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Steele County, MN are Blooming Prairie Elementary School, Lonsdale Pre K-6 and Nrheg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steele County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Steele County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Steele County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blooming Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 2nd St Nw
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
(507) 583-4426
Gr: PK-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lonsdale Pre K-6
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Idaho St Sw
Hope, MN 56046
(507) 744-3900
Hope, MN 56046
(507) 744-3900
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Nrheg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 School St
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 684-3181
Ellendale, MN 56026
(507) 684-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Medford Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 2nd Ave Se
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6312
Medford, MN 55049
(507) 214-6312
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Gr: PK | 109 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Owatonna Ecse
Special Education School
338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-8040
Gr: PK | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
122 E Mckinley St
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Owatonna, MN 55060
(507) 444-7900
Gr: PK | 32 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Steele County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Steele County, MN include Blooming Prairie Elementary School, Lonsdale Pre K-6 and Nrheg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Steele County?
6 public preschools are located in Steele County.
What is the racial composition of students in Steele County?
Steele County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% 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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