For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,302 students in Zimmerman, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Zimmerman, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Zimmerman, MN are Westwood Elementary School, Zimmerman Middle School and Zimmerman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zimmerman, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Zimmerman have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Zimmerman, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13651 4th Ave S
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 274-3180
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 274-3180
Gr: 3-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Zimmerman Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Zimmerman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
25959 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3475
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3475
Gr: K-2 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Zimmerman, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Zimmerman, MN include Westwood Elementary School, Zimmerman Middle School and Zimmerman High School.
How many public schools are located in Zimmerman?
4 public schools are located in Zimmerman.
What percentage of students in Zimmerman go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Zimmerman are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Zimmerman?
Zimmerman public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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