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Best Washington County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 6,156 students in Washington County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, MN are Valley Crossing Elementary School, Liberty Ridge Elementary School and Cottage Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-7501
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11395 Eagle View Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-5901
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Cottage Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7447 65th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11099 Brookview Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17345 Notre Dame St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8900
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7335 Steepleview Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Gordon Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4125 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-4801
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Scandia Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14351 Scandia Tr N
Scandia, MN 55073
(651) 982-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Lake Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11030 Stillwater Blvd N
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
(651) 351-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Oneka Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4888 Heritage Pkwy N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 288-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7850 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Lila Kinder Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: PK-K
Rank: #1313.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
851 6th Ave
Newport, MN 55055
(651) 425-4301
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8177 Hillside Tr S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Lily Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2003 Willard St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8855 Inwood Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1251 School Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4601
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7830 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8200
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Andersen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 4th St N
Bayport, MN 55003
(651) 351-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
Castle Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6675 50th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 748-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Pullman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Selby Ave
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
(651) 425-3601
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Gr: PK | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
943 Sw 9th Avenue
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 982-8129
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Mahtomedi Preschool
Special Education School
8698 75th Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 407-2164
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Special Services-ecse
Special Education School
1111 Holcombe St S
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: PK | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Wildwood Elementary School
8698 75th Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 407-2101
Gr: PK-2 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, MN include Valley Crossing Elementary School, Liberty Ridge Elementary School and Cottage Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
17 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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