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Best Saint Paul Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 105 public preschools serving 35,995 students in Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Paul, MN are Mendota Elementary School, Valley Crossing Elementary School and Randolph Heights Elementary 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 37% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Paul have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Saint Paul, MN (2026)

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 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Valley Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-7501
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
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 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11395 Eagle View Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-5901
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
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 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
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 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Otter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 County Road H2
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11099 Brookview Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7335 Steepleview Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4125 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-4801
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
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) 744-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
Parkview Center School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 County Road B W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 487-4360
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1436 Lone Oak Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 403-7900
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2323.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1251 School Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4601
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3131.
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 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3333.
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 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3434.
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 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3535.
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 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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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, Valley Crossing Elementary School and Randolph Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Paul?
105 public preschools are located in Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Paul?
Saint Paul public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Saint Paul are often viewed compared to one another?

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