For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,180 students in 55432, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55432, MN are Elementary Lighthouse, Slp Schools Online Elementary School and Willows. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55432 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55432, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55432, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: 1-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Slp Schools Online Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: K-6
Rank: #33.
Willows
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Flanders St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5678
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5678
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Woodcrest El. Spanish Immersion
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 Osborne Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5800
Gr: K-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Mississippi St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5200
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6100 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5036
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5036
Gr: 5-8 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6080 E River Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5300
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Park Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Terrace Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Fridley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6100 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
North Park School For Innovation
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5575 Fillmore St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 528-4305
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 528-4305
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Education Center
Special Education School
1317 Rice Creek Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5661
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5661
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
55432, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Diploma High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1415 81st Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5050
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5050
Gr: 12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Alc Hosterman I.S. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6100 W. Moore Lake Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 502-5440
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 502-5440
Fridley Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6100 W Moore Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5100
Gr: K-8
Learning Alternatives Community School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7925 Able St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
N E Metro Independent Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 81st Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5573
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(651) 415-5573
Gr: 10-12
Our School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6085 7th St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Targeted Services - Spring Lake Pk Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8000 Highway 65 Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 786-1338
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 786-1338
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 55432, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55432, MN include Elementary Lighthouse, Slp Schools Online Elementary School and Willows.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55432?
11 public elementary schools are located in 55432.
What is the racial composition of students in 55432?
55432 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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