For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,486 students in Inver Grove Heights, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Inver Grove Heights, MN are Salem Hills Elementary School, Pine Bend Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inver Grove Heights, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Inver Grove Heights have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Inver Grove Heights, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Pine Bend Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9875 Inver Grove Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7701
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7701
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 68th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7400
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Igh Early Childhood Program
Special Education School
2990 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7828
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7828
Gr: PK | 68 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Inver Grove Heights, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Inver Grove Heights, MN include Salem Hills Elementary School, Pine Bend Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Inver Grove Heights?
4 public preschools are located in Inver Grove Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Inver Grove Heights?
Inver Grove Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Inver Grove Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Inver Grove Heights include: Hilltop Elementary School vs. Pine Bend Elementary School, Pine Bend Elementary School vs. Hilltop Elementary School, Salem Hills Elementary School vs. Pine Bend Elementary School
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