For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 529 students in 55409, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in 55409, MN is Barton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55409 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55409, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55409, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4237 Colfax Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Cosmos Montessori
Charter School
310 E 38th St, Ste 133-135
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Gr: PK-3 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
55409, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4237 Colfax Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
919 Emerson
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 627-2395
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 627-2395
Gr: K | 52 students Minority enrollment: 98%
229 13th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 623-3309
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 623-3309
Gr: K-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55409, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55409, MN include Barton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55409?
2 public elementary schools are located in 55409.
What is the racial composition of students in 55409?
55409 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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