For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,792 students in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in North of Maryland are Community School Of Excellence Elementary School and Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul, MN include Community School Of Excellence Elementary School and Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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