Best 55406 Minnesota Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,623 students in 55406, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in 55406, MN are Longfellow Alternative High School, Roosevelt High School and Mts Pease Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 55406 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 55406, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 55406 have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Roosevelt High - Sws, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 55406, MN Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4029 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Mts Pease Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 13th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 378-1377
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Mts High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2872 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Roosevelt High - Sws
Alternative School
4029 28th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Universal Academy Middle/high
Charter School
2912 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Gr: 7-11 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 55406, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 55406, MN include Longfellow Alternative High School, Roosevelt High School and Mts Pease Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 55406?
6 public high schools are located in 55406.
What is the racial composition of students in 55406?
55406 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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