For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 415 students in Meeker County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Meeker County, MN is Dassel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meeker County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Meeker County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Meeker County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dassel Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Early Childhood Special
Special Education School
307 E 6th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Gr: PK | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
161 School Ave
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(320) 453-2900
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(320) 453-2900
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Meeker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
302 North Saturn St
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7231
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7231
Gr: PK-4 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Cosmos Learning Center-transitions (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
320 N Saturn Ste A
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7074
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7074
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Libre Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
101 South Gorman Avenue
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2444
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
307 E 6th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Gr: 4-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Meeker County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Meeker County, MN include Dassel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Meeker County?
3 public preschools are located in Meeker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Meeker County?
Meeker County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% 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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