Top 10 Best Saint Paul Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 103 public preschools serving 28,232 students in Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Saint Paul, MN are Mendota Elementary School, Somerset Elementary School and Randolph Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Paul, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Paul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Saint Paul, MN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1355 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Randolph Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
348 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Parkview Center School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 County Rd B W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 487-4360
Grades: PK-8
| 742 students
Rank: #55.
Vadnais Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3645 Centerville Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 653-2858
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Expo For Excellence Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 Warwick St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2680 Upper Afton Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #88.
Greenleaf Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13333 Galaxie Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8270
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #99.
Groveland Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2045 St Clair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1010.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Rank: #1111.
Rahn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4424 Sandstone Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Castle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6675 50th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 748-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cowern Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2131 N Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Willow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3375 Willow Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6170
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1616.
Birch Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 Birch Lake Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2776
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #1717.
Oak Ridge Leadershipenviron/health
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #1818.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
821 Glenbrook Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1919.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #2020.
Moreland Art/health Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
217 W Moreland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 356 students
Rank: #2121.
Jj Hill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
998 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2222.
Tea
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Battle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Ruth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Global Arts Plus Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 Osceola Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Grades: PK-4
| 378 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Grades: PK-6
| 508 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 17th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Sejong Of Minnesota
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1885 University Ave. W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #2828.
Nokomis Montessori South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #2929.
Urban Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Grades: PK-8
| 483 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Saint Paul Music Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Geranium Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Grades: PK-6
| 554 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2170 E 7th Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #3333.
Harambee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 County Road B E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 379-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 318 students
Rank: #3434.
Hamline Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1599 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8715
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #3535.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 L'orient St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
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Saint Paul, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Grades: PK-6
| 20 students
701 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 332-5570
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 696-5680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Alp @ Vccs (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
1140 White Bear Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8920
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
7700 Hudson Road Ste 600
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 731-0031
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
1919 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
1030 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1616 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 312-9096
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
704 Larpenteur Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
70 W Cty Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1471 Como Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-5288
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
398 Totem Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 266-5055
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
409 Case Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Grades: K-6
| 48 students
2140 Diffley Road
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4034
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Bush Memorial (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
180 South Grotto St
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-5288
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4001
Grades: PK
| 9 students
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3090
Grades: PK
| 14 students
1001 Johnson Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-5422
Grades: K
| n/a students
780 Wheelock Parkway West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Grades: K-6
| 80 students
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Grades: 9-10
| 28 students
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 539-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
600 Weir Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Grades: 6-10
| 172 students
Cybervillage Academy Homebound (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
1336 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-7170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1275 Gibbs Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(612) 501-6141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Saint Paul, MN include Mendota Elementary School, Somerset Elementary School and Randolph Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Paul, MN?
103 public preschools are located in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Paul, MN?
Saint Paul, MN public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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