Best High Schools in Minnesota

High schools
798
Students
303,693
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Minnesota, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Secondary Lighthouse

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 34 Students

2. Edina Senior High

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

3. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students

4. Wayzata High

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Nova Classical Academy Upper School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nova Classical Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students

6. Eagan Senior High

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2171 Students

7. Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

8. Byron Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Byron Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students

9. Math And Science Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Math And Science Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 609 Students

10. Minnetonka Senior High

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

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Best Middle Schools in Minnesota

Middle schools
321
Students
158,190
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Minnesota, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. St. Croix Prep Academy Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 375 Students

2. Minnewaska Area Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 292 Students

3. Delano Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Minnetonka West Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

5. Grandview Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

6. Orono Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students

7. Minnetonka East Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

8. South View Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Edina Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students

9. Valley View Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

10. Wayzata East Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

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Best Elementary Schools in Minnesota

Elementary schools
1,309
Students
433,845
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Minnesota, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Gate 4/5

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 58 Students

2. Elementary Lighthouse

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Spring Lake Park Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 24 Students

3. Atheneum Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Inver Grove Heights Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 85 Students

4. Hilltop Primary School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 466 Students

5. Shirley Hills Primary School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students

6. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Croix Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 457 Students

7. Burroughs Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students

8. Scenic Heights Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

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

9. Kenny Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Minneapolis Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students

10. Dassel Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 326 Students

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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

940,540

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

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

C

22.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,894 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Minnesota Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Minnesota

How many schools are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 2,803 public schools: 798 high schools, 321 middle schools and 1,309 elementary schools, serving 940,540 students in total.

How do schools in Minnesota perform on state tests?

On average, 2,803 schools in Minnesota score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Minnesota meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Minnesota?

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.

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Wisconsin

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Iowa

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South Dakota

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
North Dakota

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Nebraska

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Illinois

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Michigan

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Missouri

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kansas

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Indiana

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every city and county in Minnesota

School rankings for each place: 1418 cities, towns and neighborhoods, and 87 counties.

Counties

Cities and towns

School district map of Minnesota

Every public school district in Minnesota with graded schools. Hover for the district and its school count; click to open its page.

shaded by the district's average SchoolGrade, F to A; grey = not yet graded. Boundaries from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Districts without a page (fewer than three graded schools) are not linked.

Largest school districts in Minnesota

The 25 districts with the most graded schools in Minnesota. Each district page lists every one of its schools.