For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,005 students in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in West Bloomington are Oak Grove Elementary School and Washburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 W 104th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Ecse
Special Education School
4901 West 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Grades: PK
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN include Oak Grove Elementary School and Washburn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis public preschools minority enrollment is 64% 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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