Best 55420 Minnesota Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,120 students in 55420, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 55420, MN are Indian Mounds Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55420 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 55420, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 55420, MN Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Mounds Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
351 E 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Charter School
10640 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
9600 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6200
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 55420, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 55420, MN include Indian Mounds Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 55420?
4 public preschools are located in 55420.
What is the racial composition of students in 55420?
55420 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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