Best South Saint Paul Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,385 students in South Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in South Saint Paul, MN are 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School and Lincoln Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Saint Paul, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in South Saint Paul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in South Saint Paul, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Educational Program
Special Education School
104 5th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9466
Gr: PK | 58 students Minority enrollment: 48%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Saint Paul, Minnesota

South Saint Paul, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Thompson Ave. S.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
Gr: 2-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 30%
700 2nd Street N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Gr: 6-8
1225 1st Avenue S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: 6-8
357 9th Avenue N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in South Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in South Saint Paul, MN include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School and Lincoln Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Saint Paul?
4 public preschools are located in South Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in South Saint Paul?
South Saint Paul public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in South Saint Paul are often viewed compared to one another?

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