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Best Rochester Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 6,749 students in Rochester, MN.
Rochester, MN public preschools have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public pre schools of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Rochester, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Folwell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
603 15th Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 10th Ave Ne
Rochester, MN 55906
(507) 328-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2435 20th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 56th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Bamber Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2001 Bamber Valley Rd Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
406 36th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2435 20th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Sunset Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 19th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3770
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Elton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 9th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Gage Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 40th St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Riverside Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
506 5th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Churchill Elementary School
2240 7th Ave Ne
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
Gr: PK | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Intervention
Special Education School
3800 50th Ave Se
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
Gr: PK-K
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Community
Special Education School
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
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
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
Gr: PK | 56 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Overland Elementary School
2300 Overland Dr Nw
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 Rochester, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rochester, MN include Folwell Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rochester?
20 public preschools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public preschools minority enrollment is 51% 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 Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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