For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 984 students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Powderhorn are Hennepin Schools Lower Campus, Lyndale Elementary School and Whittier 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 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.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN include Hennepin Schools Lower Campus, Lyndale Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% 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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