For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 732 students in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Central Minneapolis are Emerson Elementary School and Cityview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spruce Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-3610
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Cityview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 4th Street North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 688-2270
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 688-2270
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Emerson Elementary School and Cityview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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