For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,142 students in Redwood County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Redwood County, MN are Reede Gray Elementary School, Wabasso Elementary School and Red Rock Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redwood County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Redwood County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Redwood County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reede Gray Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Mcphail Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Wabasso Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1333 May St
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Red Rock Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 6th Ave E
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Washington Ave
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Milroy Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Prospect St
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Redwood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Milroy Area Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
103 Prospect St
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Gr: K-4 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
103 Prospect St
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Box 69, 1333 May St.
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-7111
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-7111
Gr: PK-6 | 21 students
300 East Centre St
Vesta, MN 56292
(507) 342-7114
Vesta, MN 56292
(507) 342-7114
Gr: 3-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
320 Centre St
Vesta, MN 56292
(507) 347-7111
Vesta, MN 56292
(507) 347-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
601 Washington Avenue
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Gr: 5-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Redwood County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Redwood County, MN include Reede Gray Elementary School, Wabasso Elementary School and Red Rock Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Redwood County?
5 public preschools are located in Redwood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood County?
Redwood County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Redwood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Redwood County include: Red Rock Central Elementary School vs. Walnut Grove Elementary School, Walnut Grove Elementary School vs. Red Rock Central Elementary School
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