For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,551 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 31% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% 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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hopkins, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10901 Hillside Ln
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4900
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
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
Grades: PK
| 155 students
Hopkins, Minnesota 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 I.S. (Closed 2023)
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
Cygnus Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Explore-plus (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
11140 Bren Road
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1646
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1646
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hopkins Online Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4037
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4037
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1600 Main Street
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4950
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4950
Grades: K-6
| 364 students
Omegon - Ss High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2000 Hopkins Crossroads
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 541-4738
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 541-4738
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Options (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
11140 Bren Rd West
Hopkins, MN 55343
(763) 559-3535
Hopkins, MN 55343
(763) 559-3535
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
West High School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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?
4 public preschools are located in Hopkins.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins?
Hopkins public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (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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