For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,873 students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Powderhorn are Lyndale Elementary School, Merc and Hennepin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyndale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 West 34th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Merc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2539 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Hennepin Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2123 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 843-5050
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 843-5050
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
South High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4300
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #55.
Whittier International
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 West 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 668-4170
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 668-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Merc Extended
Alternative School
2539 Pleasant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Plus Services
Special Education School
2015 East Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4100
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4100
Grades: 12
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN include Lyndale Elementary School, Merc and Hennepin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN?
the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN public schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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