For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 586 students in Murray County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Murray County, MN are West Elementary School and Fulda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Murray County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Murray County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Fulda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 N Lafayette Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2581
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2581
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Gr: PK-1
Murray County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Murray County Central Alp Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 9-12
Murray County Central Credit Recov (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2420 28th Street
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Murray County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Murray County, MN include West Elementary School and Fulda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Murray County?
3 public preschools are located in Murray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County?
Murray County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% 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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