For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,480 students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Payne Phalen are Como Park Elementary School, Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo and Farnsworth Aerospace Lower. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 York Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Bruce F Vento Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Case Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Life Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Bruce F Vento
Special Education School
409 Case Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Como
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Educational John A. Johnson
Special Education School
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN include Como Park Elementary School, Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo and Farnsworth Aerospace Lower.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
10 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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