Best 55014 Minnesota Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,782 students in 55014, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 55014, MN are Rice Lake Elementary School, Golden Lake Elementary School and Blue Heron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55014 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55014, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55014, MN Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rice Lake Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
575 Birch St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5700
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Golden Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 School Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6200
Gr: K-5 | 732 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4657 North Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
399 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,544 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Centennial High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4757 N Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,997 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Lino Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 Main Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 982-8850
Gr: PK-6 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Centennial Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4881 101st Ln Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 398-2960
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Pines School - Nsp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Pines School - Rjc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7565 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pines School - Acs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7545 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pines School Day Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7555 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-4011
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Karner Blue Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3764 95th Ave Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 415-6201
Gr: K-9 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
4757 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
399 Elm St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5400
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5300
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
575 Birch Street
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Gr: PK-K | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Journey
Special Education School
4881 101st Ln Ne
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Gr: 12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-lino Lakes
Alternative School
7525 4th Ave
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(651) 717-6102
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search
Special Education School
4707 N Rd
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-6040
Gr: 12 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 55014, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55014, MN include Rice Lake Elementary School, Golden Lake Elementary School and Blue Heron Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55014?
20 public schools are located in 55014.
What is the racial composition of students in 55014?
55014 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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