For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 506 students in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Near North are Hall Academy Elementary School and Bethune Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hall Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Aldrich Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2650
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Bethune Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2550
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN include Hall Academy Elementary School and Bethune Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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