For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 663 students in Prior Lake, MN. The top-ranked public preschool in Prior Lake, MN is Jeffers Pond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prior Lake, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Prior Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Prior Lake, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jeffers Pond Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14800 Jeffers Pass Nw
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0600
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0600
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Ecse
Special Education School
5304 Westwood Drive Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Gr: PK | 116 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
5304 Westwood Dr Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0905
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0905
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Prior Lake, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Prior Lake, MN include Jeffers Pond Elementary School. Prior Lake has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public preschools are located in Prior Lake?
3 public preschools are located in Prior Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Prior Lake?
Prior Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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