For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 391 students in Slayton, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Slayton, MN is West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slayton, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Slayton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Slayton, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Slayton, Minnesota 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Murray County Central Credit Recov (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2420 28th Street
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Slayton, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Slayton, MN include West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Slayton?
2 public preschools are located in Slayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Slayton?
Slayton public preschools minority enrollment is 12% 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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