For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 470 students in Waseca, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Waseca, MN is Hartley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waseca, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Waseca have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Waseca, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 7th St Ne
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2248
Gr: PK-3 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Waseca Early Childhood
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: PK | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Waseca, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Waseca Area Off Campus (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: K-6
Waseca Jwp Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca Middle Level Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
609 State Street S
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5588
Waseca Team Academy Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 East Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Gr: K-6
Waseca Wem Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 E Elm Avenue
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-2500
Wcoc (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
501 Elm Ave E
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Waseca, MN 56093
(507) 835-5046
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waseca, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waseca, MN include Hartley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waseca?
2 public preschools are located in Waseca.
What is the racial composition of students in Waseca?
Waseca public preschools minority enrollment is 25% 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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