For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,643 students in 55117, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in 55117, MN are Como Park Elementary School, Harambee Elementary School and Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55117 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 55117, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 55117, MN Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Harambee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 County Road B East
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 379-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 379-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: PK-1 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Saint Paul Music Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Geranium Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Crossroads Science Program
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 L'orient St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Crossroads Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1041 Marion St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 290-8354
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 290-8354
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Como
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
55117, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alp @ Capitol View Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alp @ Vccs (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Gr: K-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Arlington House Special Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 Larpenteur Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
70 W Cty Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Gr: K-6
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Parkway West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Gr: K-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Early Education Crossroads Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Gr: PK
Early Education Mississippi Ca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1575 L'orient Street
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK
Early Education Street Paul Music Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
27 Geranium Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8620
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8620
Gr: PK
Franklin Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
27 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8798
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8798
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Metro Heights I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5609
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5609
Gr: 9-12
N.e.metro Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
70 W. Cty Road B-2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Gr: K-10
27 East Geranium Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
St. Bernard Private Alt. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
170 W. Rose Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1338
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1338
1041 Marion St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 7-8
Wels South Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5640
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5640
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 55117, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 55117, MN include Como Park Elementary School, Harambee Elementary School and Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary.
How many public preschools are located in 55117?
9 public preschools are located in 55117.
What is the racial composition of students in 55117?
55117 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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