For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,498 students in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Longfellow are Universal Academy Elementary School, Sullivan Elementary School and Aurora Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Universal Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2912 28th Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Sullivan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2103 E 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-3891
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-3891
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Anishinabe Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-0880
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-0880
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
3017 East 31st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4757
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4757
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN include Universal Academy Elementary School, Sullivan Elementary School and Aurora Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis public preschools minority enrollment is 95% 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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