For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 charter public preschools serving 9,924 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Minnesota are Oak Hill Montessori Community, North Shore Community School and Lila Kinder Center. 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 19% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Minnesota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Hill Montessori Community
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
North Shore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5926 Ryan Rd
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Grades: PK-6
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Lila Kinder Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 Se 11th Ave
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(651) 464-0771
Grades: PK-K
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Clarkfield Area Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 13th St
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Storrs Pond Road
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 474-6120
Grades: PK-6
| 65 students
Rank: #66.
Lafayette Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 6th St
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Lafayette, MN 56054
(507) 228-8943
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Modern Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Dean Avenue West
Champlin, MN 55316
(612) 440-0681
Champlin, MN 55316
(612) 440-0681
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
Rank: #88.
Innovation Sci & Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6717 85th Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 339-0642
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 339-0642
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
Rank: #99.
Glacial Hills Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 W 6th St
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Starbuck, MN 56381
(320) 239-3840
Grades: PK-6
| 93 students
Rank: #1010.
Universal Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2912 28th Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #1111.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 5th Ave Se
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Hutchinson, MN 55350
(320) 234-6362
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Rank: #1212.
Sejong Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 University Ave. W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #1313.
Athlos Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10100 Noble Parkway North
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 777-8942
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 777-8942
Grades: PK-8
| 828 students
Rank: #1414.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1515.
Aspire Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0401
Grades: PK-7
| 70 students
Rank: #1616.
Community School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
270 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Grades: PK-8
| 1,319 students
Rank: #1717.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: PK-1
| 197 students
Rank: #1818.
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Grades: PK-1
| 123 students
Rank: #1919.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #2020.
Metro Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
Rank: #2121.
Achieve Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2169 Stillwater Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 738-4875
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 738-4875
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #2222.
Minnesota Excellence In Learning Ac
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9060 Zanzibar Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 205-4396
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 205-4396
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Rank: #2323.
Aurora Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 E 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-3891
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-3891
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
Rank: #2424.
Excell Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 65th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 533-0500
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 533-0500
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
Rank: #2525.
Life Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #2626.
Sojourner Truth Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3820 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 588-3599
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 588-3599
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #2727.
Hope Community Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Payne Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2828.
Partnership Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Nicollet Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Grades: PK-8
| 523 students
Rank: #2929.
Stonebridge World School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Rank: #3030.
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #3131.
Academia Cesar Chavez Chtr School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Lacrosse Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 778-2940
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 778-2940
Grades: PK-8
| 547 students
Rank: #3232.
St. Paul City Primary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bultum Academy
Charter School
1555 40th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 568-4659
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 568-4659
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cosmos Montessori
Charter School
310 E 38th St Suite 133
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Grades: PK-2
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lirio Montessori
Charter School
3015 13th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 293-5314
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 293-5314
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students
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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 Oak Hill Montessori Community, North Shore Community School and Lila Kinder Center.
How many charter public preschools are located in Minnesota?
36 charter public preschools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota charter public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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