Top 10 Best Southwest Minneapolis Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,701 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Southwest Minneapolis are Burroughs Elementary School, Kenny Elementary School and Armatage 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Kenny Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5720 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4030 Chowen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Grades: K-2
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Washburn High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
Rank: #77.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #88.
Windom Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5821 Wentworth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Grades: K-5
| 391 students
Rank: #99.
Justice Page Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #1010.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: #1111.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1212.
Stonebridge World School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4530 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
4237 Colfax Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: n/an/a
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Grades: 3-5
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest High - Sws
Alternative School
3414 West 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Burroughs Elementary School, Kenny Elementary School and Armatage Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
15 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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