For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,050 students in 55420, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in 55420, MN are Indian Mounds 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 55420 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 55420, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 55420, MN Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Mounds Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9801 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 E 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Charter School
10640 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Intensive Day Treatment West Alc (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8056
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8056
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 55420, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 55420, MN include Indian Mounds Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 55420?
3 public preschools are located in 55420.
What is the racial composition of students in 55420?
55420 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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