For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,474 students in the neighborhood of Greater East Side, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Greater East Side are L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion, The Heights Community School and Achieve Language Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater East Side, Saint Paul, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
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 Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Greater East Side, Saint Paul, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
The Heights Community School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1863 Clear Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Achieve Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2169 Stillwater Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 738-4875
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 738-4875
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Frost Lake Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Hoyt Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8930
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Nokomis Montessori North Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
985 Ruth St N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-7440
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1140 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Heights Community
Special Education School
1863 Clear Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Educational Frost Lake
Special Education School
1505 Hoyt Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8930
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8930
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion L
Magnet School
1305 Prosperity Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Gr: PK-2 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Greater East Side, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Greater East Side, Saint Paul, MN include L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion, The Heights Community School and Achieve Language Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Greater East Side, Saint Paul?
9 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Greater East Side, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater East Side, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Greater East Side, Saint Paul 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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