For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 339 students in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Central is Green Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 48% statewide average).
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 Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3416 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3730
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3730
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Cosmos Montessori
Charter School
310 E 38th St, Ste 133-135
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Gr: PK-4 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis, MN include Green Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis 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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