For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 958 students in Brown County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, MN are Springfield Elementary School, Washington Learning Center and Sleepy Eye Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Gr: PK-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Washington Learning Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 14th N St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-8300
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Sleepy Eye Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7905
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Comfrey Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
River Bend Early Childhood Prog.
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Gr: PK | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, MN include Springfield Elementary School, Washington Learning Center and Sleepy Eye Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Brown County?
5 public preschools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% 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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