Top 10 Best Minnesota Magnet Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 720 magnet public preschools serving 216,518 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Minnesota are Dassel Elementary School, Mendota Elementary School and North Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in Minnesota (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dassel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Mendota Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
North Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #44.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Rush Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8801 County Rd 101
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Springfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13400 Staring Lake Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #99.
Basswood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15425 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-3858
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hancock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Homecroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4784 Howard Gnesen Rd
Duluth, MN 55803
(218) 336-8865
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #1212.
Folwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
603 15th Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1000 N Broad St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 345-4287
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1414.
Randolph Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
348 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1515.
Prairie View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17255 Peterborg Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Argyle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3rd & Lincoln
Argyle, MN 56713
(218) 437-6616
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Caledonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
511 W Main St
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-5205
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Horace Mann School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1919.
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13400 Staring Lake Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #2020.
Fernbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9661 Fernbrook Ln
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 420-8888
Grades: PK-5
| 889 students
Rank: #2121.
Winterquist Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-3361
Grades: PK-6
| 670 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
404 S 4th St
Beaver Creek, MN 56116
(507) 673-2541
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lewiston-altura Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 Fremont St S
Lewiston, MN 55952
(507) 523-2191
Grades: PK-4
| 200 students
Rank: #2424.
Armatage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #2525.
Chatfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11555 Hillside Dr Se
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
East Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4715 162nd Street
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-7782
Grades: PK-5
| 824 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Nisswa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5533 Lakers Lane
Nisswa, MN 56468
(218) 961-6860
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Spring Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #2929.
Kasson-mantorville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
604 16th St Ne
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-1234
Grades: PK-4
| 794 students
Rank: #3030.
Eden Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 Anderson Lakes Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #3131.
Murray Co. Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 West Broadway
Plainview, MN 55964
(507) 534-4232
Grades: PK-3
| 437 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
West Central Area N. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
411 1st St Se
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Grades: PK-4
| 179 students
Rank: #3434.
St. Clair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Main St West
Saint Clair, MN 56080
(507) 245-3533
Grades: PK-6
| 401 students
Rank: #3535.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5430 Glenwood Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 988-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 854 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Minnesota?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Minnesota include Dassel Elementary School, Mendota Elementary School and North Woods Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Minnesota?
720 magnet public preschools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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