For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 816 students in Minnetonka, MN. The top-ranked public preschools in Minnetonka, MN are Glen Lake Elementary School and Gatewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnetonka, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Minnetonka have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Minnetonka, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Lake Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Woodridge Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5200
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Gatewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14900 Gatewood Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5250
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Minnetonka, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
276 Minnetonka Compass Ext Yr Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
18301 Hwy 7 West
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5889
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5889
Gr: 9-12
276 Minnetonka Compass High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5919
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5919
Gr: 7-12
276 Minnetonka High School I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5919
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5919
Gr: 9-12
Epsilon - Ss High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
14300 County Road 62
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 949-4567
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 949-4567
Gr: 7-12
Epsilon-alpha High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
14300 Highway 62
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 949-4567
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 949-4567
Gr: 8-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Oak Hills High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14300 Cty Rd 62
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 7-12
Shared Time Reporting (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5621 Hwy 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5047
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5047
West Middle Alc (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
17113 Minnetonka Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 473-0908
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 473-0908
Gr: 8-9 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Minnetonka, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Minnetonka, MN include Glen Lake Elementary School and Gatewood Elementary School. Minnetonka has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public preschools are located in Minnetonka?
2 public preschools are located in Minnetonka.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnetonka?
Minnetonka public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Minnetonka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Minnetonka include: Gatewood Elementary School vs. Glen Lake Elementary School, Glen Lake Elementary School vs. Gatewood Elementary School
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