For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,960 students in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in West Bloomington are Ridgeview Elementary School, Jefferson Senior High School and Olson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 Nesbitt Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 806-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 806-7100
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #33.
Olson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8800
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8800
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Poplar Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 Palmer Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Normandale Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9501 Toledo Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 W 104th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #77.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #88.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9301 Thomas Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3701 W 108th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 806-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 806-7200
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
New Code Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Grades: K-5
| 217 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #1212.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Ecse
Special Education School
4901 West 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Grades: PK
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Shared Time
Special Education School
1350 West 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6505
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6505
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Transition Center
Special Education School
2575 West 88th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6259
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6259
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Academy
Alternative School
2575 W 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6172
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6172
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 444-1600
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 444-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN include Ridgeview Elementary School, Jefferson Senior High School and Olson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN?
17 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN?
the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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