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Best Minnesota Charter Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 46 charter public preschools serving 10,978 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Minnesota are International Spanish Language Academy, Ridgeway Community School and North Shore Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Charter Public Preschools in Minnesota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Spanish Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5350 W 78th St
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeway Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
North Shore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5926 Ryan Rd
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Lila Kinder Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Gr: PK-K
Rank: #55.
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 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Swan River Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Maple St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Nasha Shkola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6717 85th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 496-5550
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Modern Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Dean Avenue West
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 358-8148
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3397 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 339-0642
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Glacial Hills Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
610 W 6th St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 244-3334
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Raleigh Primary/el Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5905 Raleigh St
Duluth, MN 55807
(218) 628-0697
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Technology Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 728-9556
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Universal Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2912 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Discovery Woods
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
604 N 7th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Athlos Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10100 Noble Pkwy N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 777-8942
Gr: PK-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Afsa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2925 Country Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 209-3910
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Sejong Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 Stillwater Rd E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 301-8722
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Community School Of Excellence Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Gr: PK-4 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2222.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: PK-1 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: PK-1 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Metro Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2525.
Quantum Steam Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
497 Humboldt Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 615-6888
Gr: PK-4 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #2626.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Aurora Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2103 E 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-3891
Gr: PK-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2828.
Achieve Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2169 Stillwater Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 738-4875
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Minnesota Excellence In Learning Ac
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9060 Zanzibar Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 205-4396
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Excell Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 65th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 533-0500
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3131.
Partnership Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Life Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Stonebridge World School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4530 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3535.
Sojourner Truth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3820 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 588-3599
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Minnesota include International Spanish Language Academy, Ridgeway Community School and North Shore Community School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Minnesota?
46 charter public preschools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota charter public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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