For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 429 students in the neighborhood of Bancroft, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Bancroft are Bancroft Elementary School and El Colegio Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bancroft, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bancroft, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3829 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
El Colegio Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4137 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 728-5728
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 728-5728
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bancroft, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bancroft, Minneapolis, MN include Bancroft Elementary School and El Colegio Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bancroft, Minneapolis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bancroft, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bancroft, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Bancroft, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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