For the 2024 school year, there are 106 public preschools serving 40,342 students in Hennepin County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Hennepin County, MN are North Woods Elementary School, Rush Creek Elementary School and Basswood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hennepin County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Hennepin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hennepin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
Rush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8801 County Rd 101
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Basswood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15425 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-3858
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-3858
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #44.
Fernbrook Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9661 Fernbrook Ln
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 420-8888
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 420-8888
Grades: PK-5
| 844 students
Rank: #55.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17255 Peterborg Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8800
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #77.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8905 Braxton Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7800
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13400 Staring Lake Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7700
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13400 Staring Lake Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7600
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #1010.
Eden Lake Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Anderson Lakes Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-8400
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #1111.
Wilshire Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Highcrest Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1200
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #1212.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5430 Glenwood Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 988-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 988-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 858 students
Rank: #1313.
Glen Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Woodridge Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5200
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Rank: #1414.
Cedar Island Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6777 Hemlock Ln
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-5855
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-5855
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1515.
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15900 Weaver Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-3337
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-3337
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #1616.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 W 104th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1717.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13708 Holly Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8600
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1818.
Waite Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 34th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1919.
Elm Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9830 Revere Ln N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-0577
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-0577
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #2020.
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10901 Hillside Ln
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4900
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 574 students
Rank: #2121.
Lyndale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 West 34th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #2222.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4501 Oak Grove Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-6400
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #2323.
Rice Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13755 89th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 420-4220
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 420-4220
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #2424.
Modern Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Dean Avenue West
Champlin, MN 55316
(612) 440-0681
Champlin, MN 55316
(612) 440-0681
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6710 E Fish Lake Rd
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-1881
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-1881
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2626.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Malcolm Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 47th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7900
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Gatewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14900 Gatewood Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5250
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5250
Grades: PK-6
| 438 students
Rank: #2929.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Minnetonka Mills Rd
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4200
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4200
Grades: PK-6
| 519 students
Rank: #3030.
Richfield Stem School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7020 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #3131.
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Sheridan Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #3232.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Birch Grove School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Richfield Dual Language School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #3535.
Edinbrook Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8925 Zane Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 493-4737
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 493-4737
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
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Hennepin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
270 Alice Smith Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
801 Minnetonka Mills Road
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
270 Gatewood Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
14900 Gatewood Drive
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
270 Hopkins 4 Week Ey (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
270 Hopkins 6 Week Ey Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1001 Highway Y
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
270 Hopkins Alt. Prg - Off Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-6726
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-6726
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
270 Hopkins I.S. (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1001 W Hwy 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 550-7226
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
270 Hopkins North Junior High Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10700 Cedar Lake Road
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
270 Hopkins West Junior High Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3830 Baker Rd.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
270 Hopkins Yes Alc (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4528
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
270 Kathrine Curren El Technical School Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1600 Main St.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
270 Meadowbrook Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5430 Glenwood Ave.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
270 Tanglen Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1901 Hillside Lane
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
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
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
271 - Shape - I.S. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
271 Hillcrest Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7134
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7134
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Olson Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
271 Olson Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
271 Pond Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Ridgeview Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
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
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
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
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
271 Washburn Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Westwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
272 Cedar Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8905 Braxton Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7311
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7311
Grades: 4-9
| n/a students
272 Central Middle School Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7041
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
272 Eden Lake Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
12000 Anderson Lake Parkeway
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 995-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 995-7041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hennepin County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Hennepin County, MN include North Woods Elementary School, Rush Creek Elementary School and Basswood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hennepin County, MN?
106 public preschools are located in Hennepin County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Hennepin County, MN?
Hennepin County, MN public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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