For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,666 students in Hopkins, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hopkins, MN are L.h. Tanglen Elementary School, Alice Smith Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopkins, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Hopkins have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hopkins, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10901 Hillside Ln
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4900
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Minnetonka Mills Rd
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4200
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4300
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Harley Hopkins Family Center
Special Education School
125 Monroe Ave S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-5020
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-5020
Gr: PK | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Hopkins, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-6
270 Gatewood Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
14900 Gatewood Drive
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: 1-8
270 Hopkins 4 Week Ey (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: K-9
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
Gr: 1-6
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
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
270 Hopkins I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1001 W Hwy 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 550-7226
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: 7-8
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
Gr: K-8
270 Meadowbrook Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5430 Glenwood Ave.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: K-6
270 Tanglen Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1901 Hillside Lane
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Gr: 1-6
Cygnus Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Gr: 9-12
Hopkins Online Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4037
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4037
1600 Main Street
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4950
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4950
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Omegon - Ss High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2000 Hopkins Crossroads
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 541-4738
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 541-4738
Gr: 7-12
Options (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
11140 Bren Rd West
Hopkins, MN 55343
(763) 559-3535
Hopkins, MN 55343
(763) 559-3535
Gr: 6-12
West High School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
West Transition Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11140 Bren Road West
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1659
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1659
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hopkins, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hopkins, MN include L.h. Tanglen Elementary School, Alice Smith Elementary School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hopkins?
5 public preschools are located in Hopkins.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins?
Hopkins public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Hopkins are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hopkins include: Alice Smith Elementary School vs. Eisenhower Elementary School, Eisenhower Elementary School vs. Alice Smith Elementary School
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