Top 5 Best 55437 Minnesota Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,097 students in 55437, MN.
The top ranked public schools in 55437, MN are Jefferson Senior High School, Olson Elementary School and Poplar Bridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55437 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55437, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55437, MN Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4001 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,685 students
Rank: #22.
Olson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4501 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8800
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Poplar Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8401 Palmer Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Normandale Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9501 Toledo Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Ecse
Special Education School
4901 West 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Grades: PK
| 227 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55437 Minnesota

55437, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4551 West 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
9801 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
9501 Toledo Ave.s.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1301 W 104th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1300 W 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
8401 Palmer Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
351 E. 88th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
8900 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
4551 W. 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8744
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southwood School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
4901 West 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 948-2063
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Sun Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
4571 W. 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6400
Grades: K-8
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 55437, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55437, MN include Jefferson Senior High School, Olson Elementary School and Poplar Bridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55437?
6 public schools are located in 55437.
What is the racial composition of students in 55437?
55437 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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