Top 10 Best Minneapolis Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 425 public schools serving 143,744 students in Minneapolis, MN (there are 117 private schools, serving 22,003 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Minneapolis, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Minneapolis, MN are Plymouth Creek Elementary School, Kimberly Lane Elementary School and North Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Minneapolis have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Minneapolis, MN Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plymouth Creek Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16005 41st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
Math: 85% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
North Woods Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #44.
Wayzata High School
Math: 77% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4955 Peony Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 3,505 students
Rank: #55.
Elementary Lighthouse
Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Grades: 1-6
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Hale Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5330 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-3760
Grades: K-2
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
Concord Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5900 Concord Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4300
Grades: K-5
| 720 students
Rank: #88.
Greenwood Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18005 Medina Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5500
Grades: K-5
| 765 students
Rank: #99.
Normandale Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Grades: K-5
| 664 students
Rank: #1010.
Burroughs Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #1111.
Gleason Lake Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 County Road 101 N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5400
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
Wayzata East Middle School
Math: 72% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #1313.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17905 County Road 47
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-7100
Grades: K-5
| 783 students
Rank: #1414.
Wayzata Central Middle School
Math: 71% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,395 students
Rank: #1515.
Creek Valley Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6401 Gleason Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3200
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1616.
Valley View Middle School
Math: 69% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6750 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Rank: #1717.
Kenny Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5720 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Armatage Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Kenwood Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2013 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2760
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #2020.
Highlands Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4500
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #2121.
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4030 Chowen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Grades: K-2
| 337 students
Rank: #2222.
Sunset Hill Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13005 Sunset Tr
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5900
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #2323.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12576 Lever St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 433-5000
Grades: K-5
| 1,106 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Cornelia Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7000 Cornelia Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(952) 848-4600
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Countryside Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5701 Benton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #2626.
Northrop Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4315 31st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4520
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #2727.
Wilshire Park Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3600 Highcrest Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #2828.
Edina Senior High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6754 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,680 students
Rank: #2929.
International Spanish Language Academy
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5350 W 78th St
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Rank: #3030.
South View Middle School
Math: 58% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4725 S View Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #3131.
Oakwood Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17340 County Road 6
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5700
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #3232.
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 60% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8600 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 426-6001
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #3333.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
Math: 62% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Grades: K-8
| 832 students
Rank: #3434.
Birchview Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Ranchview Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5300
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #3535.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5430 Glenwood Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55422
(952) 988-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 858 students
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Minneapolis, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
4551 West 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
9801 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7134
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
9501 Toledo Ave.s.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1301 W 104th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1300 W 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
8401 Palmer Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
351 E. 88th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
8900 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
13708 Holly Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5900 Concord Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7000 Cordelia Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
5701 Bentgon Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
6401 Gleason Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4725 South View Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6750 Valley View Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1820 N. Xenium Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7199
Grades: 12
| 16 students
7300 West Palmer Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 550-7112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Boone Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Minneapolis, MN include Plymouth Creek Elementary School, Kimberly Lane Elementary School and North Woods Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Minneapolis, MN?
425 public schools are located in Minneapolis, MN.
What percentage of students in Minneapolis, MN go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Minneapolis, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minneapolis, MN?
Minneapolis, MN public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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