Minnesota is the #10 largest school system in the United States, serving 869,202 students across the 2,709 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 642 private schools, serving 95,535 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Minnesota are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Minnesota is 45%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 53%.
The top ranked public schools in Minnesota are Atheneum Elementary School, St. Croix Preparatory Lower and Plymouth Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 37% (majority Black and Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MN) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
7%
Hispanic
10%
Black
12%
White
63%
Two or more races
6%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Minnesota (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-5
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Rank: #22.
St. Croix Preparatory Lower
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Rank: #33.
Plymouth Creek Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
16005 41st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dassel Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gate 4/5
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-5
523 Marsh Street W.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Rank: #66.
Monticello Nature Based Education
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
302 Washington Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2000
Rank: #77.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Rank: #88.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Rank: #99.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 81% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Rank: #1010.
Wayzata High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
4955 Peony Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Best Minnesota Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked public schools in Minnesota include Atheneum Elementary School, St. Croix Preparatory Lower and Plymouth Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Minnesota?
2,709 public schools are located in Minnesota.
What percentage of students in Minnesota go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Minnesota are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minority enrollment in Minnesota is 37% (majority Black and Hispanic)
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