Best Schools in Orono, MN
Orono, MN has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 16,487 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 72%, so schools in Orono exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orono, MN
The top high schools in Orono, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayzata High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3523 Students
2. Minnetonka Senior High
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Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3508 Students
3. Orono Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 947 Students
4. Mound Westonka High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 947 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orono, MN
The top middle schools in Orono, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnetonka West Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1274 Students
2. Grandview Middle School
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Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 527 Students
3. Orono Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
4. Wayzata West Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orono, MN
The top elementary schools in Orono, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hilltop Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 466 Students
2. Shirley Hills Primary School
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Projected Test Scores
Westonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 439 Students
3. Excelsior Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 739 Students
4. Orono Intermediate Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orono Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 637 Students
5. Gleason Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayzata Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
6. Minnewashta Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Minnetonka Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 904 Students
7. Children's Workshop Montessori School
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Projected Test Scores
Children's Workshop Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 54 Students
8. Schumann Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Orono Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 578 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orono, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orono, MN has a total population of 8,103 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orono, 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 Orono, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orono, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orono, 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 Orono, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orono, MN
How many schools are in Orono, MN?
Orono, MN has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 16,487 students in total.
How do schools in Orono perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Orono score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 72%, so on average schools in Orono exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orono?
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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