For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,873 students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Powderhorn are Hennepin Schools Lower Campus, Merc and Lyndale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 843-5050
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 843-5050
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Merc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2539 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #33.
Lyndale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 West 34th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
South High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4300
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 West 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 668-4170
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 668-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Merc Extended
Alternative School
2539 Pleasant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Plus Services
Special Education School
2015 East Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4100
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4100
Grades: 12
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN include Hennepin Schools Lower Campus, Merc and Lyndale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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