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Best Carver County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 720 students in Carver County, MN.
The top ranked public preschool in Carver County, MN is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carver County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Carver County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Carver County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
655 7th St Sw
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
110600 Village Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6411
Gr: PK | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
504 Industrial Blvd
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Kinder Academy
1800 N Chestnut St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Gr: K | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Watertown-mayer Cmty Learning Center
313 Angel Ave Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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Carver County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Anna Westin House Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
112067 Stone Creeek Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-9440
Gr: 9-12
Carver Alc High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8035
Gr: 8-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Carver County Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Carver-scott Educational Coop. (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Gr: K-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Chaska Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1800 N Chestnut St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-6300
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Csec - Wt Center Based Program (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
401 East Fourth St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Gr: 5-12
Csec Alc C Sb High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Gr: 9-12
Csec Alc Juvenile Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8177
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Csec Alc Newlemont High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Csec Alc S Ind High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Gr: 9-12
Csec Alc S Sb High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Gr: 9-12
Csec Alc S Shak 720 High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8106
Gr: 7-12
Csec Alc West Carver High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Csec Ascent Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8800
Gr: 6-12
Csec Haven High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
Csec Special Ed West Carver (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Csec Special Ed. Spring Lake High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8805
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students
Csec Special Ed. Westonka High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8808
Csec Targeted Services Shak 720 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Csec-ccj (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Gr: 4-12
East Union Elementary School (Closed 2024)
15655 County Road 43
Carver, MN 55315
(952) 556-6800
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Prairiecare Chaska (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
111 Hundertmark Rd Suite 205n
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 903-1350
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Scott Alc High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Scott County Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Scy At Crosby Park (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Blvd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8870
Transition Program 18 To 21 High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
401 East 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 567-8108
Gr: 12
Waconia Alc High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
309 Lake Hazeltine Dr
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-8875
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Carver County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Carver County, MN include Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carver County?
5 public preschools are located in Carver County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carver County?
Carver County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% 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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