For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 493 students in the neighborhood of Hiawatha, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hiawatha are Hiawatha Elementary School and Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hiawatha, Minneapolis, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Hiawatha, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4610
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4610
Grades: K-2
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3320 E. 41st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 879-6703
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 879-6703
Grades: 3-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Hiawatha, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Hiawatha, Minneapolis, MN include Hiawatha Elementary School and Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Hiawatha, Minneapolis?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Hiawatha, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hiawatha, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Hiawatha, Minneapolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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