Forest Hills Elementary School

13708 Holly Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20% in MN
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : Forest Hills Elementary serves the northeast part of Eden Prairie, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 10.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 2.1 miles, extending up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Forest Hills Elementary School's student population of 603 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Forest Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hills 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)
#239 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)

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

63%
46%

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

63%
51%

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

70-74%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
14%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
22%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
44%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
12%
7%

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

All Ethnic Groups
56%
0.72

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21.2%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Hills Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Forest Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delano Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Forest Hills Elementary School?
603 students attend Forest Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Forest Hills Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Hills Elementary School?
Forest Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Elementary School offer ?
Forest Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Hills Elementary School part of?
Forest Hills Elementary School is part of Eden Prairie Public School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : Forest Hills Elementary serves the northeast part of Eden Prairie, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 10.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 2.1 miles, extending up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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