For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,404 students in Cedar, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 86 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cedar, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cedar, MN are Cedar Creek Elementary School, East Bethel Elementary School and Star Of The North Charter S. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cedar have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cedar, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21108 Ne Polk St
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
East Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21210 Polk St Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Star Of The North Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1562 Viking Blvd
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 450-5560
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 450-5560
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse@ Isd 15 Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
18900 Cedar Dr Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7172
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7172
Grades: PK
| 103 students
Cedar, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cambia Hills (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
900 189th Ave Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Grades: 2-12
| 26 students
18900 Cedar Drive N.w.
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Grades: K-3
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cedar, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Cedar, MN include Cedar Creek Elementary School, East Bethel Elementary School and Star Of The North Charter S.
How many public schools are located in Cedar, MN?
4 public schools are located in Cedar, MN.
What percentage of students in Cedar, MN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cedar, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar, MN?
Cedar, MN public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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