For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,537 students in 55428, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 55428, MN are Forest Elementary School, Meadow Lake Elementary School and Park Brook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55428 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 55428, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 55428, MN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6800 47th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7900
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Meadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8525 62nd Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7700
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Park Brook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Hampshire Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 561-6870
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 561-6870
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
8301 47th Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8082
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8082
Gr: PK-K | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
8301 47th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-5330
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-5330
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 55428, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 55428, MN include Forest Elementary School, Meadow Lake Elementary School and Park Brook Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 55428?
5 public preschools are located in 55428.
What is the racial composition of students in 55428?
55428 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% 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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