Snail Lake Kindergarten Center

350 Highway 96 West
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Snail Lake Kindergarten Center serves 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : SNAIL LAKE KINDERGARTEN CENTER serves the eastern part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 20.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Snail Lake Kindergarten Center's student population of 357 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Snail Lake Kindergarten Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
(22-23)
7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Snail Lake Kindergarten Center?
357 students attend Snail Lake Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Snail Lake Kindergarten Center students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Snail Lake Kindergarten Center?
Snail Lake Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Snail Lake Kindergarten Center offer ?
Snail Lake Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Snail Lake Kindergarten Center part of?
Snail Lake Kindergarten Center is part of Mounds View Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : SNAIL LAKE KINDERGARTEN CENTER serves the eastern part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 20.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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