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Best Elementary Schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Compare 55 elementary schools in Minneapolis. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

55
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
41,343
Total Students
Across Minneapolis
15.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
55 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score54%
ELA Assessment Score60%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 15% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 595 students at Twin Cities International Schools.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About Elementary Schools in Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Minnesota offers 55 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.

Lake Harriet Upper Elementary

publicelementaryGrade 3-5
4912 Vincent Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55410
8.5
Rating
Students
284
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
84%

Burroughs Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
1601 W 50Th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419
8.3
Rating
Students
481
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
81%

Kenny Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
5720 Emerson Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
8
Rating
Students
295
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%

Field Elementary

publicelementaryGrade 3-5
4645 Fourth Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
7
Rating
Students
287
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
67%

Armatage Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
2501 W 56Th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410
7
Rating
Students
377
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%

Northrop Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
4315 31St Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
6.7
Rating
Students
381
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%

Barton Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
4237 Colfax Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55409
6.1
Rating
Students
508
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
55%

Dowling Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
3900 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406
6
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%

Windom Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
5821 Wentworth Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
6
Rating
Students
369
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%

Kenwood Elementary

publicelementaryK-5
2013 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
6
Rating
Students
388
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%

Waite Park Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
1800 34Th Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN 55418
5.7
Rating
Students
266
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%

Bancroft Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
3829 13Th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
5.5
Rating
Students
477
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%

Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary

publicelementaryK2-5
5209 30Th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55417
5.5
Rating
Students
349
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
50%

Howe Elementary

publicelementaryGrade 3-5
3733 43Rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
5.5
Rating
Students
230
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%

Cva Fusion Elementary School (K-5)

charter schoolelementaryK-5
3810 East 56Th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55417
5
Rating
Students
30
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%

Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

charter schoolelementaryK-4
1001 E 46Th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
4.2
Rating
Students
240
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%

Pratt Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
66 Malcolm Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN 55414
3.7
Rating
Students
196
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%

Lyndale Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
312 West 34Th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
3.2
Rating
Students
466
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%

Green Central Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5
3416 4Th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
3.2
Rating
Students
594
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
31%

Twin Cities International Schools

charter schoolelementaryK-5
277 12Th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
3.2
Rating
Students
595
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elementary schools are in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

There are several elementary schools in Minneapolis, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.

What is the best elementary school in Minneapolis?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Minneapolis include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Minneapolis?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Minneapolis is 15.4:1.