For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,027 students in Rice County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Rice County, MN are Mn Academy For The Blind, Jefferson Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Rice County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mn Academy For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 6th Ave Se
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
922 Sw Home Place
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6500
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Parshall St
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6700
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Mn Academy For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Lincoln Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3649
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3649
Grades: PK
| 92 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Lincoln Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1232
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1232
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Rice County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alexander Learning Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Area Lrng. Cntr. Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Cannon River Education Center S.u.n (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Cannon River Sec Transition Ed Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: 12
| 15 students
Early Childhood Family Education Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
930 Nw 4th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Grades: PK
| 93 students
Elementary Summer Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2855 1st Avenue Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Elementary Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2855 Nw 1st Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Grades: K-5
| 26 students
Faribault Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 17th Street Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Focus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: 4-12
| 9 students
1000 Idaho St Sw
Lonsdale, MN 55046
(507) 744-4001
Lonsdale, MN 55046
(507) 744-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Reflections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rice County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Rice County, MN include Mn Academy For The Blind, Jefferson Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rice County?
7 public preschools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% 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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