For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 524 students in Watonwan County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Watonwan County, MN are Madelia Elementary School and Butterfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watonwan County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Watonwan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Watonwan County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madelia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 E Main St
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3234
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Hubbard Ave
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Butterfield, MN 56120
(507) 956-2771
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
500 3rd Ave S
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325
Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
St. James Early Childhood
Special Education School
500 3rd Avenue South
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Watonwan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
320 Buck Ave Se
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Madelia, MN 56062
(507) 642-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Watonwan County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Watonwan County, MN include Madelia Elementary School and Butterfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Watonwan County?
4 public preschools are located in Watonwan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Watonwan County?
Watonwan County public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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