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Best Rice County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 1,027 students in Rice County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rice County, MN are Spring Creek Elementary School, Greenvale Park Elementary School and Minnesota State Academy For Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Rice County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Greenvale Park Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Lincoln Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Minnesota State Academy For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 6th Ave Se
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
922 Sw Home Place
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Parshall St
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Mckinley Prek
930 4th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Northfield Community Education Center
700 Lincoln Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3649
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
School Readiness Plus
700 Lincoln Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1232
Gr: PK-K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rice County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rice County, MN include Spring Creek Elementary School, Greenvale Park Elementary School and Minnesota State Academy For Blind.
How many public preschools are located in Rice County?
7 public preschools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?

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