For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 436 students in Paynesville, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Paynesville, MN is Paynesville Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paynesville, MN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Paynesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Paynesville, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paynesville Area Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Mill St
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3725
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3725
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Paynesville, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
795 W Hwy 23
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Paynesville, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Paynesville, MN include Paynesville Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Paynesville?
1 public preschools are located in Paynesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Paynesville?
Paynesville public preschools minority enrollment is 9% 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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