For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,651 students in 55420, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 540 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 55420, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 55420, MN are Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School, Kennedy Senior High School and New Code Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55420 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55420, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55420, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Ave. S., Suite # B
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,610 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
New Code Academy Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Mounds Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9801 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 E 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Alp
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Alp I.s.
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Charter School
10640 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
55420, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Idt-bloomington (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(962) 888-8056
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(962) 888-8056
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Intensive Day Treatment West Alc (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8056
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8056
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55420, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55420, MN include Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School, Kennedy Senior High School and New Code Academy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 55420?
10 public schools are located in 55420.
What percentage of students in 55420 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 55420 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55420?
55420 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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