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Best Hennepin County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 124 public preschools serving 40,532 students in Hennepin County, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hennepin County, MN are Normandale Elementary School, North Woods Elementary School and Oak Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hennepin County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Hennepin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Hennepin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Normandale Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13400 Staring Lake Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Rush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8801 County Road 101 N
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17255 Peterborg Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Basswood Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15425 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-3858
Gr: PK-5 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13400 Staring Lake Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Fernbrook Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9661 Fernbrook Ln
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 420-8888
Gr: PK-5 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17340 County Road 6
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Cornelia Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7000 Cornelia Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(952) 848-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
International Spanish Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5350 W 78th St
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8905 Braxton Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Eden Lake Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12000 Anderson Lakes Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5430 Glenwood Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 988-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Cedar Island Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6777 Hemlock Ln
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-5855
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Waite Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 34th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15900 Weaver Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-3337
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13708 Holly Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
Glen Lake Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Woodridge Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
Wilshire Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3600 Highcrest Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4237 Colfax Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3829 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Normandale Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9501 Toledo Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2525.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1301 W 104th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4501 Oak Grove Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 315-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2727.
Elm Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9830 Revere Ln N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-0577
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3701 W 108th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 806-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Sheridan Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3030.
Rice Lake Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13755 89th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 420-4220
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3131.
Nasha Shkola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6717 85th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 496-5550
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #3232.
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10901 Hillside Ln
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3333.
Oak View Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6710 E Fish Lake Rd
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 425-1881
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3434.
Modern Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Dean Avenue West
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 358-8148
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3535.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 65th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 533-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hennepin County, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hennepin County, MN include Normandale Elementary School, North Woods Elementary School and Oak Point Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hennepin County?
109 public preschools are located in Hennepin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Hennepin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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