For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 794 students in Waseca County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Waseca County, MN are Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School and Hartley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Waseca County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Waseca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 E 3rd St
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Janesville, MN 56048
(507) 234-5181
Gr: PK-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Gr: PK-3 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Waseca Early Childhood
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waseca County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waseca County, MN include Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School and Hartley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waseca County?
3 public preschools are located in Waseca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca County?
Waseca County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Waseca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Waseca County include: Hartley Elementary School vs. Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School, Janesville-waldorf-pemberton Elementary School vs. Hartley Elementary School
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