For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,405 students in 55418, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 55418, MN are Waite Park Elementary School, Wilshire Park Elementary School and Pillsbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55418 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 55418, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 55418, MN Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waite Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 34th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wilshire Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Highcrest Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1200
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Pillsbury Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Garfield St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1530
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1530
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
3301 Silver Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1000
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1000
Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Nonpublic
Special Education School
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1000
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1000
Gr: PK-8
55418, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Horn Basin Children's Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 Second St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Gr: 2-8 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
2250 Garfield Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1620
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1620
Gr: K-2 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
2955 Ne Hayes Street
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1500
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Edison High School - Sws (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
700 22nd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Gr: 9-12
Learning For Leadership Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3300 5th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 789-9598
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 789-9598
Gr: K-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Metro Tech Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2511 Taylor St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 421-7878
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 421-7878
Gr: K-5
Metro Tech Academy Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2511 Taylor St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(952) 333-7595
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(952) 333-7595
Gr: 6-8
New Visions Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1800 Second St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Gr: 2-8 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 55418, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 55418, MN include Waite Park Elementary School, Wilshire Park Elementary School and Pillsbury Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 55418?
5 public preschools are located in 55418.
What is the racial composition of students in 55418?
55418 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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