Best 55014 Minnesota Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,429 students in 55014, MN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 55014 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55014, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55014, MN Public Elementary 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.
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: #77.
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55014, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55014, MN include Rice Lake Elementary School, Golden Lake Elementary School and Blue Heron Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55014?
9 public elementary schools are located in 55014.
What is the racial composition of students in 55014?
55014 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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