For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 856 students in the neighborhood of Summit University, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Summit University are Jj Hill Montessori and Maxfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Summit University, Saint Paul, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average).
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 Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Summit University, Saint Paul, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jj Hill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
998 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
380 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Summit University, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Summit University, Saint Paul, MN include Jj Hill Montessori and Maxfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Summit University, Saint Paul?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Summit University, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Summit University, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Summit University, Saint Paul 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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