For the 2025 school year, there are 97 public preschools serving 32,766 students in Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Minneapolis, MN are North Woods Elementary School, Armatage Elementary School and Meadowbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minneapolis, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Minneapolis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
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 Public Preschools in Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5430 Glenwood Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 988-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 988-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Waite Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 34th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Wilshire Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Highcrest Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1200
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4237 Colfax Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3829 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 W 104th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 Oak Grove Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-6400
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Sheridan Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
University Avenue Elementary - Aero
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9901 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-4500
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5600 65th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 533-2246
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 533-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Mississippi St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5200
Gr: PK-4 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Edinbrook Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8925 Zane Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 493-4737
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 493-4737
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Malcolm Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8989 Sycamore St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1600
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
Neill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Medicine Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Lyndale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 West 34th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Richfield Dual Language School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6080 E River Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5300
Gr: PK-4 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6800 47th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7900
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
Park Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Terrace Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2727.
Seward Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2309 28th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4950
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Meadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8525 62nd Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7700
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2929.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3030.
Park Brook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Hampshire Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 561-6870
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 561-6870
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7315 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6800
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3333.
Palmer Lake Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 W Palmer Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Marcy Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Se 4th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1020
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Noble Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 504-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(763) 504-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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Minneapolis, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 Hopkins High School I.S. Alc (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Gr: 10-12
271 - District Extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 West 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Gr: 1-8
271 - Shape - I.S. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
271 Hillcrest Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-6
271 Indian Mounds Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9801 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
271 Normandale Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9501 Toledo Ave.s.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-8
271 Oak Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 W 104th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-8
271 Oak Grove Int. Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1300 W 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Olson Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: 1-6
271 Olson Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: 6-8
271 Pond Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-6
271 Poplar Bridge El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8401 Palmer Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Ridgeview Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-6
271 Shape Alc High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
271 Valley View El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
351 E. 88th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: 1-8
271 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8900 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: 5-8
271 Washburn Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-6
271 Westwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
272 Forest Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13708 Holly Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Gr: K-8
273 Concord Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5900 Concord Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-6
273 Cornelia Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7000 Cordelia Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-6
273 Countryside Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Bentgon Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-6
273 Creek Valley Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Gleason Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-8
273 Edina Public Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
273 Highlands Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-8
273 Normandale Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
273 So View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4725 South View Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
273 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6750 Valley View Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
276-minnetonka Rsr-alc High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1820 N. Xenium Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7199
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7199
Gr: 12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 6%
279 - Palmer Lake Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7300 West Palmer Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Gr: K-8
279 Orchard Lane Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 550-7112
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 550-7112
279 Osseo Area Learning Center Ey (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Minneapolis, MN include North Woods Elementary School, Armatage Elementary School and Meadowbrook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Minneapolis?
97 public preschools are located in Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis 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).
Which public preschools in Minneapolis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Minneapolis include: Sheridan Hills Elementary School vs. Richfield Stem School, Stevenson Elementary School vs. Hayes Elementary School, Garden City Elementary School vs. Palmer Lake Elementary School
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