For the 2025 school year, there are 40 magnet public preschools serving 16,718 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Minnesota are Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School, L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion and Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15900 Weaver Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-3337
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-3337
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7650 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Gr: PK-4 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
William Byrne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11608 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Harriet Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14400 O'connell Rd
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3900
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 707-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Rahn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4424 Sandstone Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3600
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Lynd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 Saint Albans St
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4404
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Moreland Art/health Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
217 W Moreland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7800
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 96:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Echo Park Leadership Engineer/tech
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14100 County Road 11
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 431-8390
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 431-8390
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Ridge Leadershipenviron/health
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6970
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Richfield Stem School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7020 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Green Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3416 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3730
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3730
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Birch Grove School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4690 Brookdale Dr N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 561-1374
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 561-1374
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Jj Hill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
998 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Battle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Ruth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Global Arts Plus Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Osceola Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Gr: PK-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Nokomis Montessori South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Saint Paul Music Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Geranium Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Benjamin E Mays Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2400
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Crossroads Science Program
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Riverview Spanish/english Dual Imme
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Isabel St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 L'orient St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Zanewood Community School Steam
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Zane Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-9077
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-9077
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Sullivan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2828.
Crossroads Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1041 Marion St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 290-8354
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 290-8354
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Nokomis Montessori North Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
985 Ruth St N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-7440
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Hall Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Aldrich Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2650
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
American Indian Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1075 3rd St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Anishinabe Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-0880
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-0880
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Ella Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2720
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2720
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Minnesota?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Minnesota include Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School, L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion and Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Minnesota?
40 magnet public preschools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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