Top 10 Best 55421 Minnesota Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,821 students in 55421, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 55421, MN are Global Academy, Columbia Heights Senior High School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55421 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 59% statewide average). Schools in 55421, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55421, MN Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Academy
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4065 Central Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 404-8200
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 404-8200
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Heights Senior High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4605
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4605
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Prodeo Academy
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 University Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #55.
Columbia Academy
Math: 28% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4701
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4701
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #66.
Valley View Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4205
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4205
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Anchor
Alternative School
1400 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Columbia Academy Anchor Program
Alternative School
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Columbia Heights Transition Program
Special Education School
1400 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4600
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1460 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Grades: PK
| 47 students
55421, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Academy Of Biosciences (Closed 2010)
Charter School
400 10th St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Grades: 4-8
| 115 students
Achieve Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Metro Heights Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3989 Central Ave N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Open Door Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
3800 Gauvitte St
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Skyline Math And Science Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3989 Central Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(612) 226-7722
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(612) 226-7722
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Targeted Svcs Columbia Heights (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3989 Central Ave N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5691
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5691
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
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