For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,350 students in 55076, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 55076, MN are Pine Bend Elementary School, Discovery Charter Elementary School and Simley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55076 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55076, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55076, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Bend Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9875 Inver Grove Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7701
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7701
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 66th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 444-8464
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 444-8464
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Simley Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2920 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7000
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 66th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 236-8280
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 236-8280
Gr: K-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Inver Grove Heights Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8167 Cahill Ave E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7200
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 68th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7400
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
2920 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7009
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7009
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Igh Early Childhood Program
Special Education School
2990 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7828
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7828
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Simley Alternative Program
Alternative School
2920 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7000
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
55076, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8167 Cahill Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7204
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7204
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
917 Middle Level Alc (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8167 Cahill Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 332-5570
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 332-5570
Gr: 5-8
917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2920 East 80 Th St.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 423-8426
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 423-8426
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
7650 Clayton Avenue E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7600
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7600
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
4100 East 66th St
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(612) 457-7072
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(612) 457-7072
Gr: K-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55076, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55076, MN include Pine Bend Elementary School, Discovery Charter Elementary School and Simley Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 55076?
9 public schools are located in 55076.
What is the racial composition of students in 55076?
55076 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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