Best Schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has a total of 3,147 schools including 1,127 high schools, 376 middle schools and 1,470 elementary schools. A total of 947,504 students attend Minnesota schools. On average, schools in Minnesota score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Minnesota meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has 1,127 high schools with 333,495 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 Minnesota score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Minnesota meet expectations.
1. Secondary Lighthouse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Lake Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 34 Students
2. Wayzata High
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Projected Test Scores
Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3523 Students
3. Harris-lake Park High School
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Harris-lake Park Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students
4. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
5. Nova Classical Academy Upper School
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Nova Classical Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students
6. Edina Senior High
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2720 Students
7. Central Lyon Secondary School
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Central Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students
8. Eastview Senior High
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Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students
9. Hendricks Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Hendricks Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 47 Students
10. Minnesota Online High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnesota Online High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 223 Students
Best Middle Schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has 376 middle schools with 167,946 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 Minnesota score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Minnesota meet expectations.
1. St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 375 Students
2. Wayzata East Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
3. West Lyon Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
West Lyon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
4. Wayzata Central Middle
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1502 Students
5. Delano Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students
6. Wayzata West Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
7. Grandview Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 527 Students
8. Dassel-cokato Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 647 Students
9. Minnetonka East Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1279 Students
10. Valley View Middle
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Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Minnesota
Minnesota has 1,470 elementary schools with 441,033 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota exceed expectations.
1. Atheneum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Inver Grove Heights Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 85 Students
2. Gate 4/5
SchoolGrade
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Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 58 Students
3. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 457 Students
4. Elementary Lighthouse
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Spring Lake Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 24 Students
5. Monticello Nature Based Education
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 60 Students
6. Dassel Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 326 Students
7. Plymouth Creek Elementary
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Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 584 Students
8. Hale Elementary
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Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 316 Students
9. Scenic Heights Elementary
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 906 Students
10. Valley Crossing Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 712 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Minnesota
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Minnesota has a total population of 5,706,494 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Minnesota
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 Minnesota.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Minnesota.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Minnesota.
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 Minnesota Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Minnesota
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