For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 971 students in Faribault County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Faribault County, MN are United South Central Elementary School and Blue Earth Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faribault County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Faribault County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Faribault County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United South Central Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5810
Gr: PK-6 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
Special Education School
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3188
Gr: PK | 10 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Faribault County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blue Earth Area Alp High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 East 6th St.
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Elmore Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
202 E N St
Elmore, MN 56027
(507) 943-3440
Elmore, MN 56027
(507) 943-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Magic Academy Middle School High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
600 11th St. Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-3134
126 Higbie Ave Se
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
(507) 462-3348
Minnesota Lake, MN 56068
(507) 462-3348
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Minnesota Girls Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
501 North Main Street
Bricelyn, MN 56014
(507) 473-5508
Bricelyn, MN 56014
(507) 473-5508
Gr: 9-12
Pathways (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 238-1472
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 238-1472
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
So. Plains Elementary Day Facility (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Gr: K-7 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Southern Minn Special Service Coop Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
350 3rd St Nw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5001
Gr: 1-7
501 W Center Street
Kiester, MN 56051
(507) 294-3206
Kiester, MN 56051
(507) 294-3206
Gr: 5-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
132 1st Ave Se
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3176
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Winnebago High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
620 1st Ave Sw
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-4223
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-4223
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Faribault County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Faribault County, MN include United South Central Elementary School and Blue Earth Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Faribault County?
3 public preschools are located in Faribault County.
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault County?
Faribault County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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