For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,340 students in Stillwater, MN. The top-ranked public preschool in Stillwater, MN is Lily Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stillwater, 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 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Stillwater have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Stillwater, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lily Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2003 Willard St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Mahtomedi Preschool
Special Education School
8698 75th Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 407-2164
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 407-2164
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Stillwater Special Services-ecse
Special Education School
1111 Holcombe St S
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8605
Gr: PK | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
8698 75th Street North
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 407-2101
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 407-2101
Gr: PK-2 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stillwater, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stillwater, MN include Lily Lake Elementary School. Stillwater has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public preschools are located in Stillwater?
4 public preschools are located in Stillwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Stillwater?
Stillwater public preschools minority enrollment is 21% 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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