For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 576 students in the neighborhood of Countryside, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public school in Countryside is Countryside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Countryside, Minneapolis, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Countryside, Minneapolis, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 Benton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Gr: K-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Countryside, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Countryside, Minneapolis, MN include Countryside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Countryside, Minneapolis?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Countryside, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Countryside, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Countryside, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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