For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,220 students in 55428, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55428, MN are Forest Elementary School, 279online Learning Program K-5 and Meadow Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55428 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55428, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55428, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6800 47th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7900
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
279online Learning Program K-5
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Meadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8525 62nd Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7700
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Park Brook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7400 Hampshire Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 561-6870
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 561-6870
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
279online Learning Program 6-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #77.
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
Escuela Exitos
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4741 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(612) 421-0152
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(612) 421-0152
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
55428, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
279 Osseo Area Learning Center Ey (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Gr: 9-12
279 Osseo I.S. Alc (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8891
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8891
Gr: 7-12
279 Osseo Junior High Alc (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8891
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8891
Gr: 7-12
279 Osseo Senior Hi Alc High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8891
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8891
Gr: 7-12
281 Excel Sober School Alc (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
7323 58th Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8431
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8431
281 Hosterman Middle Ts (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5530 Zealand Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7112
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7112
281 Robbinsdale (Tasc) Middle Alc Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7940 55th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8021
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8021
Gr: 5-9
281 Robbinsdale Tasc Alc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7940 55th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8380
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8380
Gr: 6-12
281 Winnetka Learning Center I.S. (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7940 55th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8300
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8300
Gr: 7-12
281 Winnetka Learning Ctr. Alc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7940 55th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8300
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8300
Gr: 7-12
Alc Middle Year (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Gr: 7-9
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Gr: 6-8 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Gr: 9-12 | 1,537 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Gr: K-5 | 2,414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
8301 47th Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8600
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Osseo Area Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Gr: 9-12
Winnetka High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7950 55th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-6990
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-6990
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55428, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55428, MN include Forest Elementary School, 279online Learning Program K-5 and Meadow Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55428?
8 public elementary schools are located in 55428.
What is the racial composition of students in 55428?
55428 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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