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 Kennedy Senior High School, Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School and Valley View 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 19% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,610 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Ave. S., Suite # B
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
New Code Academy Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #66.
Indian Mounds Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9801 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 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
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Alp
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Charter School
10640 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
55420, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55420, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55420, MN include Kennedy Senior High School, Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School and Valley View 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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