For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,701 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Southwest Minneapolis are Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, Burroughs Elementary School and Kenny Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Grades: 3-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Kenny Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5720 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4030 Chowen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Grades: K-2
| 320 students
Rank: #55.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #77.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4237 Colfax Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #88.
Windom Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5821 Wentworth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #99.
Justice Page Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #1010.
Washburn High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,555 students
Rank: #1111.
Southwest High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #1212.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #1414.
Stonebridge World School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest High - Sws
Alternative School
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, Burroughs Elementary School and Kenny Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
15 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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