For the 2024-25 school year, there are 100 public preschools serving 28,075 students in Ramsey County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Ramsey County, MN are Randolph Heights Elementary School, Horace Mann School and Otter Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ramsey County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Randolph Heights Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
348 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Otter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 County Rd H2
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Parkview Center School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 County Rd B W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 487-4360
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 487-4360
Grades: PK-8
| 717 students
Rank: #66.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Vadnais Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3645 Centerville Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 653-2858
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 653-2858
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Groveland Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 St Clair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeaires Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3963 Van Dyke
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2809
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2809
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1010.
Expo For Excellence Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Warwick St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1111.
Birch Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1616 Birch Lake Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2776
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2776
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1212.
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1313.
Chelsea Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1557 Huron St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1414.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Upper Afton Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8200
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 878 students
Rank: #1515.
Cowern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2131 N Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1616.
Willow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Willow Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6170
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6170
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1717.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1818.
Jj Hill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
998 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1919.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Birmingham St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7000
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #2020.
Battle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Ruth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2121.
Global Arts Plus Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Osceola Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #2222.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Nokomis Montessori South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
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: #2525.
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Grades: PK-6
| 670 students
Rank: #2626.
The Heights Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1863 Clear Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #2727.
Harambee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 County Road B East
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 379-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 379-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 17th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Eastern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Grades: PK-4
| 425 students
Rank: #3434.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 L'orient St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #3535.
Riverview West School Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Isabel St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
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Ramsey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
622 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Alc Connections Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alc Creative Arts School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Alc Elementary Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 696-5680
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 696-5680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alp @ Capitol View Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Alp @ Vccs (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
1140 White Bear Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8920
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8920
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Area Learning Center Bestt (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Area Learning Center Gateway (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1919 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Area Learning Center Hubb Prog. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1030 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Area Learning Center Lead West (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 312-9096
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 312-9096
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Area Learning Cntr Community School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Arlington House Special Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 Larpenteur Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-6900
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
70 W Cty Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Booth Brown House (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1471 Como Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-5288
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-5288
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Boys Totem Town High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
398 Totem Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 266-5055
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 266-5055
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Bruce F Vento Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
409 Case Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Grades: K-6
| 48 students
Bush Memorial (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
180 South Grotto St
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-5288
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-5288
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Calvin Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1001 Johnson Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-5422
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-5422
Grades: K
| n/a students
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Parkway West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Grades: K-6
| 80 students
Contracted Services Ke High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Cybervillage Academy Homebound (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1336 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-7170
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-7170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1275 Gibbs Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(612) 501-6141
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(612) 501-6141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pioneer Bldg., 336 Robert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 290-8372
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 290-8372
Grades: K
| 14 students
Early Ed Obama (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Early Ed. Expoharriet Bishop (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
520 Warwick
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Education Bridge View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
354 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Early Education Crossroads Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Education Galtier (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1317 Charles Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Education Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
437 Edmund Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 293-8650
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 293-8650
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Early Education Mississippi Ca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1575 L'orient Street
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Education Phalen Lake (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1089 Cypress St.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Early Education Riverview Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
160 Isabel St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Grades: PK
| 5 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ramsey County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Ramsey County, MN include Randolph Heights Elementary School, Horace Mann School and Otter Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ramsey County?
100 public preschools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ramsey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ramsey County include: L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion vs. Randolph Heights Elementary School, Expo For Excellence Elementary School vs. Randolph Heights Elementary School, Obama Service Learning Elementary School vs. Four Seasons Elementary School
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