For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,641 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Southwest Minneapolis are Armatage Elementary School, Barton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4237 Colfax Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Stonebridge World School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Armatage Elementary School, Barton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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