Eagle Ridge Academy is a charter school with a philosophical emphasis on the classical education movement that serves grades Kindergarten through twelve. It is located in the southern part of Minnetonka, MN having moved from another location in 2016.
Serving 830 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School's student population of 830 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Classical Education, modern success
School Rankings
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
40%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Burgundy
School Mascot
Gryphons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School's ranking?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is ranked #39 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School often compared to?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, Parnassus Prep School-grammar by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
830 students attend Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School students are Asian, 32% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School offer ?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School part of?
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School is part of Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School District.
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