Best 55106 Minnesota Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,732 students in 55106, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 55106, MN are L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion, Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo and Nokomis Montessori South Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55106 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 55106, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 55106, MN Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Gr: PK-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Nokomis Montessori South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Frost Lake Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 Hoyt Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1140 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Daytons Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
262 Bates Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8915
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
American Indian Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1075 3rd St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Life Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 55106, MN?
How many public preschools are located in 55106?
9 public preschools are located in 55106.
What is the racial composition of students in 55106?
55106 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% 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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