For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 780 students in Worthington, MN.
Worthington, MN public preschools have an average reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public pre schools of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Worthington, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Gr: PK-2 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Worthington, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Worthington, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Worthington, MN include Prairie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Worthington?
2 public preschools are located in Worthington.
What is the racial composition of students in Worthington?
Worthington public preschools minority enrollment is 88% 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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