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Best Saint Paul Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 111 public preschools serving 31,972 students in Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Saint Paul, MN are Mendota Elementary School, Randolph Heights Elementary School and Horace Mann School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Paul, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Paul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Saint Paul, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 124:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Randolph Heights Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
348 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1355 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Gr: PK-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Otter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 County Rd H2
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Vadnais Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3645 Centerville Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 653-2858
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7850 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Greenleaf Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13333 Galaxie Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8270
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Parkview Center School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 County Rd B W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 487-4360
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Hill Montessori Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Groveland Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2045 St Clair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Lakeaires Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3963 Van Dyke
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2809
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Birch Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1616 Birch Lake Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2776
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Expo For Excellence Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 Warwick St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Chelsea Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1557 Huron St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1818.
Rahn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4424 Sandstone Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1919.
Castle Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6675 50th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 748-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 Upper Afton Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
917 Tea
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2222.
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3397 Coon Rapids Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(763) 339-0642
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Cowern Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2131 N Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2424.
Moreland Art/health Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
217 W Moreland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 96:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
Willow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3375 Willow Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
Oak Ridge Leadershipenviron/health
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2727.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2929.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3030.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2135 Birmingham St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Battle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Ruth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Global Arts Plus Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 Osceola Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Gr: PK-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3333.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 17th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3434.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
622 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Gr: K-8
917 Mcquire Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
917 Pine Bend Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 5%
917 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
701 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 332-5570
Gr: K-8
Alc Connections Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Gr: 9-12
Alc Creative Arts School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alc Elementary Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 696-5680
Alc Evening High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Gr: 9-12
Alp @ Capitol View Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
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
Gr: K-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Ames Elementary School (Closed 2012)
1140 White Bear Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8920
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7700 Hudson Road Ste 600
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 731-0031
Gr: 6-12
Area Learning Center Bestt (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Gr: 7-11
Area Learning Center Gateway (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1919 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Area Learning Center Hubb Prog. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1030 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Gr: 9-12
Area Learning Center Lead West (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 312-9096
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Area Learning Cntr Community School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Arlington House Special Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 Larpenteur Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Arlington Senior High School (Closed 2011)
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-6900
Gr: 9-12
Assessment Center Elementary School (Closed 2023)
70 W Cty Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Gr: K-6
Booth Brown House (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1471 Como Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-5288
Boys Totem Town High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
398 Totem Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 266-5055
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Bruce F Vento Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
409 Case Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Gr: K-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Burnsville Extended Day Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2140 Diffley Road
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4034
Gr: K-9
Bush Memorial (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
180 South Grotto St
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-5288
Gr: PK-12
Calvin Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Career And Life Transition Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1037a Hwy 96 W
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6052
Gr: 12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Cedar Outpatient Speech Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4001
Gr: PK | 9 students
Cedar School, Dhoh,e.c. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3090
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Community Kindergarten (Closed 2009)
1001 Johnson Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-5422
Gr: K
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Parkway West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Gr: K-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Contracted Services Ke High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Crosswinds Arts And Science High School (Closed 2018)
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Gr: 9-10 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Crosswinds Arts And Science Middle School (Closed 2018)
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 539-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 101:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Crosswinds Arts And Science School (Closed 2015)
600 Weir Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Gr: 6-10 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Saint Paul, MN include Mendota Elementary School, Randolph Heights Elementary School and Horace Mann School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Paul?
111 public preschools are located in Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Paul?
Saint Paul public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Saint Paul are often viewed compared to one another?

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