Best Central Minneapolis Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 704 students in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Central Minneapolis is Cityview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cityview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3350 4th Street North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 688-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Cityview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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