Best Schools in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN has a total of 1,800 schools including 598 high schools, 242 middle schools and 874 elementary schools. A total of 645,983 students attend Minneapolis, MN schools. On average, schools in Minneapolis score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Minneapolis meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN has 598 high schools with 219,078 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 Minneapolis score 37% 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 Minneapolis don't meet expectations.
1. Secondary Lighthouse
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Spring Lake Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 34 Students
2. Wayzata High
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3523 Students
3. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
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St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
4. Nova Classical Academy Upper School
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Nova Classical Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students
5. Edina Senior High
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2720 Students
6. Eastview Senior High
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students
7. Minnesota Online High School
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Minnesota Online High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 223 Students
8. Mounds View Senior High
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Mounds View Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
9. Upper Mississippi High Academy
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Upper Mississippi Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
10. Mahtomedi Senior High
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Mahtomedi Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
Best Middle Schools in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN has 242 middle schools with 125,409 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 Minneapolis score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Minneapolis meet expectations.
1. St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
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St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Wayzata East Middle
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
3. Wayzata Central Middle
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1502 Students
4. Delano Intermediate School
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Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students
5. Wayzata West Middle
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
6. Grandview Middle School
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Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 527 Students
7. Dassel-cokato Middle
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Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 647 Students
8. Minnetonka East Middle
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1279 Students
9. Valley View Middle
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
10. Chippewa Middle School
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Mounds View Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1089 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN has 874 elementary schools with 298,744 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 Minneapolis score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Minneapolis exceed expectations.
1. Atheneum Elementary
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Inver Grove Heights Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 85 Students
2. Gate 4/5
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Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 58 Students
3. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
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St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 457 Students
4. Elementary Lighthouse
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Spring Lake Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 24 Students
5. Monticello Nature Based Education
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Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 60 Students
6. Plymouth Creek Elementary
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
7. Hale Elementary
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Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 316 Students
8. Scenic Heights Elementary
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 906 Students
9. Valley Crossing Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
10. Normandale Elementary
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 657 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Minneapolis, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Minneapolis, MN has a total population of 3,690,261 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Minneapolis, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Minneapolis, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Minneapolis, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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