For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,507 students in Nobles County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Nobles County, MN are Adrian Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Round Lake-brewster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nobles County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Nobles County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Nobles County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
515 Oklahoma Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2151
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Round Lake-brewster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Nobles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prairie Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1680 Airport Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
445 Harrison St
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
3012 Birchwood
Bigelow, MN 56117
(507) 683-2004
Bigelow, MN 56117
(507) 683-2004
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nobles County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Nobles County, MN include Adrian Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Round Lake-brewster Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nobles County?
5 public preschools are located in Nobles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nobles County?
Nobles County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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