MinnesotaHennepin CountyMinneapolis

Best Schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Compare 139 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

139
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
41,343
Total Students
Across Minneapolis
15.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
139 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score59%
ELA Assessment Score67%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 1,521 students at Washburn High.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
Yinghua Academy
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1616 Buchanan St Ne, Minneapolis, MN 55413
7.5
Rating
Students
851
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
77%
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%
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%
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%
Anthony Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
5757 Irving Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
6.1
Rating
Students
727
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
56%
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%
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%
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%
Southside Family Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
4500 Clinton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
5.5
Rating
Students
119
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
Justice Page Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1 West 49Th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419
5.3
Rating
Students
1,020
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
48%
Washburn High
publichighGrade 9-12
201 W 49Th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419
5.1
Rating
Students
1,521
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
41%
Cva Fusion High School (9-12)
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
3810 East 56Th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55417
5
Rating
Students
49
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%

Detailed Overview of Schools in Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Minnesota is home to 139 schools serving over 41,343 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Minneapolis, Minnesota?

There are 139 schools in Minneapolis, serving 41,343 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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.