For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 203 students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public school in Hawthorne is Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hawthorne, Minneapolis, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Minneapolis, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 27th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2930
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Minneapolis, MN include Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Minneapolis?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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