Best 55104 Minnesota Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,257 students in 55104, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 55104, MN are Jj Hill Montessori, Maxfield Elementary School and Hamline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55104 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 55104, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 55104, MN Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jj Hill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
998 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Maxfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Hamline Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1599 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8715
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Four Seasons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Moore St
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-7595
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Educational Hub
Special Education School
1317 Charles Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 325-2400
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55104 Minnesota

55104, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Gr: 9-12
1919 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
1030 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Gr: 9-12
1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Early Ed Obama (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Gr: PK | 4 students
Early Education Galtier (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1317 Charles Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Gr: PK
998 Selby Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1330 Blair Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 697-1740
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1317 Charles Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Hancock Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1599 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8715
Gr: K-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1821 University Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-5590
Gr: 7-12
1820 N. Xenium Lane
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(952) 888-8056
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 83%
631 Albert Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 8-12
1330 Blair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 288-3707
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
380 Victoria St North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Gr: K-3 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Obama Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Gr: K-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Project Achieve (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1600 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 209-6632
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
#100 1745 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 649-5402
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
547 Wheeler St North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 647-6000
Gr: 9-12
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Gr: 6-12
631 N. Albert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-5970
Gr: 7-8 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 55104, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 55104, MN include Jj Hill Montessori, Maxfield Elementary School and Hamline Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 55104?
5 public preschools are located in 55104.
What is the racial composition of students in 55104?
55104 public preschools minority enrollment is 74% 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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