For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 529 students in Lincoln County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MN are Lake Benton Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary - Ivanhoe and Rtr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Benton Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary - Ivanhoe
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 N Rebecca St
Ivanhoe, MN 56142
(507) 694-1540
Ivanhoe, MN 56142
(507) 694-1540
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Rtr Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Hendricks Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 E Lincoln St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 203-3425
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 203-3425
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, MN include Lake Benton Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary - Ivanhoe and Rtr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
4 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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