For the 2026 school year, there are 7 alternative public preschools serving 68 students in Minnesota.
Minnesota alternative public preschools have a diversity score of 0.14, which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Minnesota (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Chisago Lakes Family Center
Alternative School
11009 284th Street
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2281
Chisago City, MN 55013
(651) 213-2281
Gr: PK | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
District Service Center
Alternative School
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
Alternative School
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Cloud Hospital Programs Non-res
Alternative School
1406 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6895
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 370-6895
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sauk Rapids Ecfe
Alternative School
30 4th Ave S
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1101
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1101
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time
Alternative School
602 Arthur Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-1261
Gr: PK-6 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative public preschools are located in Minnesota?
7 alternative public preschools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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