Best Schools in Hennepin County, MN
Hennepin County, MN has 495 public schools (115 high, 69 middle, 258 elementary) serving 210,469 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Hennepin County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hennepin County, MN
The top high schools in Hennepin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edina Senior High
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2720 Students
2. Wayzata High
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3523 Students
3. Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
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Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 661 Students
4. Minnetonka Senior High
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3508 Students
5. Perpich Center For Arts Education
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Perpich Center For Arts Education • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 149 Students
6. Rogers Senior High
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Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1740 Students
7. Orono Senior High
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Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
8. Cva Fusion High School (9-12)
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Cyber Village Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
9. Delano High School
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Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1209 Students
10. Southwest High
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Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hennepin County, MN
The top middle schools in Hennepin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delano Intermediate School
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Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students
2. Minnetonka West Middle
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1274 Students
3. Grandview Middle School
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Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 527 Students
4. Orono Middle
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Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
5. Minnetonka East Middle
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1279 Students
6. South View Middle
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
7. Valley View Middle
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
8. Wayzata East Middle
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
9. Wayzata Central Middle
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1502 Students
10. Wayzata West Middle
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hennepin County, MN
The top elementary schools in Hennepin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hilltop Primary School
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Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 466 Students
2. Shirley Hills Primary School
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Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
3. Burroughs Elementary
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Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
4. Scenic Heights Elementary
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 906 Students
5. Kenny Elementary
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Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
6. Lake Harriet Upper Elementary
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Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 287 Students
7. Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
8. Rogers Elementary
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Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 627 Students
9. Hassan Elementary
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Elk River Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 664 Students
10. Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
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Eden Prairie Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 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.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hennepin County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hennepin County, MN
How many schools are in Hennepin County, MN?
Hennepin County, MN has 495 public schools: 115 high schools, 69 middle schools and 258 elementary schools, serving 210,469 students in total.
How do schools in Hennepin County perform on state tests?
On average, 495 schools in Hennepin County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Hennepin County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hennepin County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Hennepin County, MN
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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hennepin County
28 places in Hennepin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (28)
- Minneapolis (119)
- Bloomington (22)
- Plymouth (20)
- Brooklyn Park (19)
- Minnetonka (16)
- Brooklyn Center (14)
- Eden Prairie (14)
- Edina (12)
- Richfield (11)
- Maple Grove (10)
- Golden Valley (8)
- New Hope (7)
- Champlin (5)
- Hopkins (5)
- Crystal (4)
- Long Lake (4)
- Minnetrista (4)
- Rogers (4)
- Excelsior (3)
- Osseo (3)
- Mound (2)
- Robbinsdale (2)
- Rockford (2)
- Wayzata (2)
- Dayton (1)
- Kingfield Minneapolis (1)
- Maple Plain (1)
- Shorewood (1)
School districts (26)
- Minneapolis Public School District (81 schools)
- Osseo Public School District (30 schools)
- Robbinsdale Public School District (22 schools)
- Bloomington Public School District (21 schools)
- Wayzata Public School District (15 schools)
- Minnetonka Public School District (13 schools)
- Eden Prairie Public School District (12 schools)
- Hopkins Public School District (12 schools)
- Intermediate School District 287 (12 schools)
- Edina Public School District (11 schools)
- Richfield Public School District (10 schools)
- Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch (9 schools)
- St. Louis Park Public School Dist. (9 schools)
- Brooklyn Center Community Schools (7 schools)
- Westonka Public School District (6 schools)
- Cyber Village Academy (5 schools)
- Orono Public School District (5 schools)
- Hiawatha Academies (4 schools)
- Kipp Minnesota Charter School (4 schools)
- Lionsgate Academy (4 schools)
- Minnesota Internship Center (4 schools)
- Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch (3 schools)
- Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch (3 schools)
- Prairie Seeds Academy (3 schools)
- Seven Hills Preparatory Academy (3 schools)
- St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools (3 schools)