For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,385 students in South Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in South Saint Paul, MN are 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School and Lincoln Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Saint Paul, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in South Saint Paul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in South Saint Paul, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Educational Program
Special Education School
104 5th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9466
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9466
Gr: PK | 58 students Minority enrollment: 48%
South Saint Paul, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ideathompson Heights School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Thompson Ave. S.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
Gr: 2-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Junior High Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 2nd Street N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Gr: 6-8
Kec Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1225 1st Avenue S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: 6-8
Lincoln Center Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
357 9th Avenue N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in South Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in South Saint Paul, MN include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School and Lincoln Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Saint Paul?
4 public preschools are located in South Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in South Saint Paul?
South Saint Paul public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in South Saint Paul are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in South Saint Paul include: Lincoln Center Elementary School vs. Kaposia Education Center Elementary School, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School vs. Lincoln Center Elementary School
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