For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,843 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Southwest Minneapolis are Armatage Elementary School, Barton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4237 Colfax Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Stonebridge World School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Armatage Elementary School, Barton Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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