Cedar Ridge Elementary School

8905 Braxton Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : Cedar Ridge Elementary serves the west part of Eden Prairie, MN, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with distances to the edge of the attendance zone averaging 1.3 miles and extending up to 2.9 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 557 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire each student to learn continuously.

School Rankings

Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#165 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

68%
46%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

66%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
14%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
14%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
18%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
46%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
54%
0.72

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
19.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is ranked #165 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cedar Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Point Elementary School, Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
557 students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cedar Ridge Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Ridge Elementary School part of?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is part of Eden Prairie Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : Cedar Ridge Elementary serves the west part of Eden Prairie, MN, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with distances to the edge of the attendance zone averaging 1.3 miles and extending up to 2.9 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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