For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,203 students in Freeborn County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Freeborn County, MN are Halverson Elementary School, Alden-conger Elementary School and Glenville Emmons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeborn County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Freeborn County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Freeborn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halverson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 E 10th St
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Alden-conger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Broadway
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Alden, MN 56009
(507) 874-3240
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Glenville Emmons Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-3334
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 448-3334
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Hawthorne
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Education
Special Education School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4822
Grades: PK
| 74 students
Freeborn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 W. Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-5168
Grades: 4-5
| 7 students
211 W. Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 369-1453
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Albert Lea Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 W Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4803
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
austin albert lea area sp Educational coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4800
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Grades: 4-6
| 105 students
Fountain Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Box 8, 479 Main St.
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Emmons, MN 56029
(507) 297-5441
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Hayward Group Home (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
211 West Richway Dr
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Albert Lea, MN 56007
(507) 379-4824
Grades: 5-12
| 3 students
Sober School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Box 155 400 5th Ave.
Freeborn, MN 56032
(507) 863-2311
Freeborn, MN 56032
(507) 863-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Wolverine Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
240 2nd Ave Sw
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Glenville, MN 56036
(507) 438-5397
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Freeborn County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Freeborn County, MN include Halverson Elementary School, Alden-conger Elementary School and Glenville Emmons Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Freeborn County?
5 public preschools are located in Freeborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeborn County?
Freeborn County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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