For the 2025 school year, there are 35 charter public preschools serving 9,346 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Minnesota are North Shore Community School, Lila Kinder Center and Oak Hill Montessori Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Shore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5926 Ryan Rd
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lila Kinder Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Montessori Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Modern Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Dean Avenue West
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 358-8148
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 358-8148
Gr: PK-7 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3397 Coon Rapids Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(763) 339-0642
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(763) 339-0642
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Glacial Hills Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 6th St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 244-3334
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 244-3334
Gr: PK-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Universal Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2912 28th Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1010.
Athlos Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10100 Noble Parkway North
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 777-8942
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 777-8942
Gr: PK-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Sejong Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1885 University Ave. W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Gr: PK-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Community School Of Excellence Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
270 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Gr: PK-4 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1414.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: PK-1 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: PK-1 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1616.
Metro Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Aurora Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2103 E 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-3891
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-3891
Gr: PK-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1919.
Achieve Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2169 Stillwater Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 738-4875
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 738-4875
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Minnesota Excellence In Learning Ac
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9060 Zanzibar Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 205-4396
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 205-4396
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Excell Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 65th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 533-0500
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 533-0500
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2222.
Partnership Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Hope Community Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Life Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Stonebridge World School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Sojourner Truth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3820 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 588-3599
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 588-3599
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Academia Cesar Chavez Chtr School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Lacrosse Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 778-2940
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 778-2940
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
St. Paul City Primary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Bultum Academy
Charter School
1555 40th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 450-3522
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 450-3522
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Charter School
10640 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Cosmos Montessori
Charter School
310 E 38th St, Ste 133-135
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Gr: PK-3 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Cse - Oll Ec-5
Charter School
270 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Gr: PK-5
Rank: n/an/a
Lirio Montessori
Charter School
3015 13th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 293-5314
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 293-5314
Gr: PK-K | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Water Lily Montessori
Charter School
499 Wacouta St
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7483
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7483
Gr: PK-K | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Minnesota?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Minnesota include North Shore Community School, Lila Kinder Center and Oak Hill Montessori Community.
How many charter public preschools are located in Minnesota?
35 charter public preschools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota charter public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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