For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 7,735 students in Olmsted County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Olmsted County, MN are Folwell Elementary School, Dover-eyota Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olmsted County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Olmsted County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Olmsted County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Folwell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 15th Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Dover-eyota Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Knowledge Rd Sw
Eyota, MN 55934
(507) 545-2632
Eyota, MN 55934
(507) 545-2632
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 10th Ave Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3500
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2435 20th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3600
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 56th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4100
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Bamber Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Bamber Valley Rd Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3030
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 36th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3100
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2435 20th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3630
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Sunset Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 19th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Elton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 9th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1212.
Gage Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 40th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3400
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Riverside Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
506 5th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3700
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
820 7th Street Ne
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 624-0311
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 624-0311
Gr: PK-2 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
301 2nd Street Sw
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Stewartville, MN 55976
(507) 533-1630
Gr: PK | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
2240 7th Ave Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3150
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3150
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Assessment
Special Education School
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Gr: PK | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Intervention
Special Education School
3800 50th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4900
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4900
Gr: PK | 154 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Year Round
Special Education School
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Gr: PK-K
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Community
Special Education School
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Hoover Early Learning School
Special Education School
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Gr: PK | 211 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Mighty Oaks Early Learning School
Special Education School
3800 50th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4900
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4900
Gr: PK | 56 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Overland Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3050
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Olmsted County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Olmsted County, MN include Folwell Elementary School, Dover-eyota Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Olmsted County?
23 public preschools are located in Olmsted County.
What is the racial composition of students in Olmsted County?
Olmsted County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Olmsted County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Olmsted County include: Pinewood Elementary School vs. Riverside Central Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Bamber Valley Elementary School, Elton Hills Elementary School vs. Bishop Elementary School
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