For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,333 students in 55418, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in 55418, MN are Waite Park Elementary School, Wilshire Park Elementary School and Pillsbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 55418 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in 55418, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 55418, MN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waite Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 34th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Wilshire Park Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Highcrest Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1200
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #33.
Pillsbury Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Garfield St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1530
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1530
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
3301 Silver Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1000
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1000
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Nonpublic
Special Education School
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1000
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
55418, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Horn Basin Children's Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 Second St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Grades: 2-8
| 4 students
2250 Garfield Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1620
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1620
Grades: K-2
| 85 students
2955 Ne Hayes Street
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1500
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Edison High School - Sws (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
700 22nd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Learning For Leadership Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3300 5th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 789-9598
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 789-9598
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Metro Tech Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2511 Taylor St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 421-7878
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 421-7878
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Metro Tech Academy Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2511 Taylor St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(952) 333-7595
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(952) 333-7595
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
New Visions Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1800 Second St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Grades: 2-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 55418, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in 55418, MN include Waite Park Elementary School, Wilshire Park Elementary School and Pillsbury Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 55418?
5 public preschools are located in 55418.
What is the racial composition of students in 55418?
55418 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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