For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 629 students in Norwood Young America, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norwood Young America, MN are Central Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood Young America, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norwood Young America have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Norwood Young America, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 7th St Sw
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Norwood Young America, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norwood Young America, MN include Central Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norwood Young America?
2 public elementary schools are located in Norwood Young America.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood Young America?
Norwood Young America public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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