Best Schools in Hennepin County, MN
Hennepin County, MN has a total of 569 schools including 195 high schools, 74 middle schools and 279 elementary schools. A total of 209,123 students attend Hennepin County, MN schools. On average, schools in Hennepin County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hennepin County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Hennepin County, MN
Hennepin County, MN has 195 high schools with 70,765 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hennepin County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hennepin County meet expectations.
1. Wayzata High
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3523 Students
2. Edina Senior High
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2720 Students
3. Orono Senior High
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Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
4. Minnetonka Senior High
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3508 Students
5. Henry High
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Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students
6. Chanhassen High School
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Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1370 Students
7. Watertown Mayer High
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Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
8. Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
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Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 661 Students
9. Eden Prairie Senior High
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Eden Prairie Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2833 Students
10. Delano High School
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Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1209 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hennepin County, MN
Hennepin County, MN has 74 middle schools with 40,364 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hennepin County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hennepin County meet expectations.
1. Wayzata East Middle
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
2. Wayzata Central Middle
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1502 Students
3. Delano Intermediate School
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Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students
4. Wayzata West Middle
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
5. Grandview Middle School
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Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 527 Students
6. Minnetonka East Middle
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1279 Students
7. Valley View Middle
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
8. Minnetonka West Middle
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1274 Students
9. Hopkins West Junior High
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Hopkins Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 592 Students
10. Rogers Middle School
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Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 979 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hennepin County, MN
Hennepin County, MN has 279 elementary schools with 97,314 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hennepin County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hennepin County meet expectations.
1. Plymouth Creek Elementary
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
2. Hale Elementary
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Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 316 Students
3. Scenic Heights Elementary
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 906 Students
4. Normandale Elementary
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 657 Students
5. Kimberly Lane Elementary
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
6. Gleason Lake Elementary
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
7. Greenwood Elementary
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students
8. North Woods Elementary School
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students
9. Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
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Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 828 Students
10. Rush Creek Elementary
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Osseo Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 774 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hennepin County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hennepin County, MN has a total population of 1,281,565 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hennepin County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hennepin County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hennepin County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hennepin County, MN.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Hennepin County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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