Best North of Maryland Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,890 students in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in North of Maryland are Community School Of Excellence Elementary School and Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community School Of Excellence Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Gr: PK-4 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 L'orient St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul, MN include Community School Of Excellence Elementary School and Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of North of Maryland, Saint Paul public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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