For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,651 students in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Central Minneapolis are Stadium View, Twin Cities International Schools and Set Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stadium View
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Cities International Schools
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 821-6470
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 821-6470
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Set Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spruce Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-3610
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-3610
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
Mn International Middle Chr School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(651) 821-6470
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(651) 821-6470
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Cityview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3350 4th Street North
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 688-2270
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 688-2270
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Metro College Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Set Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: n/an/a
Downtown Campus
Charter School
511 Groveland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Metro 2 Online
Charter School
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Grades: 6-12
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Online Set Academy
Charter School
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Stadium View, Twin Cities International Schools and Set Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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