For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,320 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55076, MN Public Schools (2026)
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 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 66th St E, Suite 2
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 444-8464
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 444-8464
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 1,030 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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
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 | 68 students 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: 72%
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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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