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Best 55421 Minnesota Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,643 students in 55421, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 55421, MN are Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary, Highland Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55421 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in 55421, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 55421, MN Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 55421, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 55421, MN include Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary, Highland Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 55421?
5 public preschools are located in 55421.
What is the racial composition of students in 55421?
55421 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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