For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,663 students in 55116, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 55116, MN are Horace Mann School, Expo For Excellence Elementary School and Highland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55116 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 55116, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 55116, MN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Expo For Excellence Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Warwick St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Intervention Serv
Special Education School
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-8094
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-8094
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
55116, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alc Connections Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Gr: 9-12
Area Learning Center Bestt (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Gr: 7-11
Early Ed. Expoharriet Bishop (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
520 Warwick
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Gr: PK
Ecse Inclusion Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1780 W Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9650
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9650
1845 Sheridan Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8955
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8955
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1845 Sheridan Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8955
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8955
Gr: K-3 | 85 students
Pas West 7th High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1780 West 7th St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9682
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9682
Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Sisu Environmental School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 582-8204
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 582-8204
569 Montcalm Place
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(612) 669-3379
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(612) 669-3379
Gr: 6-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 55116, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 55116, MN include Horace Mann School, Expo For Excellence Elementary School and Highland Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 55116?
6 public preschools are located in 55116.
What is the racial composition of students in 55116?
55116 public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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