Scenic Heights Elementary School

5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 928 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scenic Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 928 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 1% in MN
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Scenic Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Scenic Heights Elementary School's student population of 928 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers

School Rankings

Scenic Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scenic Heights Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#3 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
91%
46%
83%
51%
85-89%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scenic Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Scenic Heights Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Scenic Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Scenic Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Springs Elementary School, Excelsior Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Scenic Heights Elementary School?
928 students attend Scenic Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Scenic Heights Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scenic Heights Elementary School?
Scenic Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Scenic Heights Elementary School offer ?
Scenic Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scenic Heights Elementary School part of?
Scenic Heights Elementary School is part of Minnetonka Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 928 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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