For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,769 students in 55430, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55430, MN are Evergreen Park Elementary-stem, Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc and Olson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55430 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55430, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55430, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Park Elementary-stem
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7020 Dupont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 506-2500
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 506-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #33.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1607 51st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-1640
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-1640
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Jenny Lind Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5025 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-2020
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-2020
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 59th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Kipp North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5034 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Brooklyn Center Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Kipp North Star Primary
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5034 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Gr: K-4 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
55430, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
286 - Earle Brown Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1500 59th Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Gr: K-8
286-bcalc-brooklyn Center Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6500 Humbolt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
286-bcalc-brooklyn Center High School-is Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6500 Humbolt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9-12
286-fame Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1500 59th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Gr: K-6
286-school Success Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1500 59th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Gr: K-6
Alc Brooklyn Center High School - I.S. (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9-12
5025 Bryant Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-2020
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-2020
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
N.w.suburban Integration School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6860 Shingle Creek Parkway Ste
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-1309
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-1309
Gr: 1-12
5140 Fremont Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 559-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 559-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
School #538 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5910 Shingle Creek Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
5034 Oliver Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-1420
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 55430, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55430, MN include Evergreen Park Elementary-stem, Brooklyn Center Middle School Alc and Olson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55430?
9 public elementary schools are located in 55430.
What is the racial composition of students in 55430?
55430 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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