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Best Anoka County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public preschools serving 7,020 students in Anoka County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Anoka County, MN are Golden Lake Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Lino Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anoka County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Anoka County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Anoka County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 School Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4657 North Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Lino Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 Main Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 982-8850
Gr: PK-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
University Avenue Elementary - Aero
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9901 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3397 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 339-0642
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Mississippi St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5200
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8989 Sycamore St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 506-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Centerview Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10365 Davenport Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 600-5500
Gr: PK-4 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6080 E River Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5300
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Park Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 Terrace Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: PK-1 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
North Park School For Innovation
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5575 Fillmore St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 528-4305
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Blaine Early Childhood Center
13001 Central Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55434
(763) 506-1266
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Bultum Academy
Charter School
1555 40th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 450-3522
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1460 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
575 Birch Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Gr: PK-K | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Family Center
1415 81st Ave Ne, Door 12
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5900
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education S
Special Education School
6085 7th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5024
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood/special Education
Special Education School
1902 2nd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-1450
Gr: PK | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education
Special Education School
1415 81st Ave Ne, Door #12
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5900
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecfc - Vpk
18900 Cedar Dr Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7170
Gr: PK | 60 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Isd 15 Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
18900 Cedar Dr Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7172
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Sorteberg Early Childhood Vpk
11400 Magnolia St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55448
(763) 506-1275
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Voluntary Prekindergarten School
6085 7th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Gr: PK | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Anoka County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Anoka County, MN include Golden Lake Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School and Lino Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Anoka County?
20 public preschools are located in Anoka County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anoka County?
Anoka County public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Anoka County are often viewed compared to one another?

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