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

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3523 Students

2. Edina Senior High

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2720 Students

3. Orono Senior High

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students

4. Minnetonka Senior High

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3508 Students

5. Henry High

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 858 Students

6. Chanhassen High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Eastern Carver County Public School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1370 Students

7. Watertown Mayer High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students

8. Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 661 Students

9. Eden Prairie Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Eden Prairie Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2833 Students

10. Delano High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students

2. Wayzata Central Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1502 Students

3. Delano Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students

4. Wayzata West Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students

5. Grandview Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 527 Students

6. Minnetonka East Middle

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1279 Students

7. Valley View Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students

8. Minnetonka West Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1274 Students

9. Hopkins West Junior High

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hopkins Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 592 Students

10. Rogers Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students

2. Hale Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 316 Students

3. Scenic Heights Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 906 Students

4. Normandale Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edina Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 657 Students

5. Kimberly Lane Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students

6. Gleason Lake Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students

7. Greenwood Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students

8. North Woods Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 772 Students

9. Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 828 Students

10. Rush Creek Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

209,123

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

53%

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

D

33.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

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.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,787 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hennepin County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations