For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 955 students in 55343, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55343, MN are Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, West Education Center Alternative and Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55343 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55343, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55343, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: 6-12
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
West Education Center Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5605 Green Circle Drive
Hopkins, MN 55343
(612) 217-0436
Hopkins, MN 55343
(612) 217-0436
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - W-alt - Ey
Alternative School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
55343, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
270 Hopkins Yes Alc (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4528
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cygnus Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Explore-plus (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
11140 Bren Road
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1646
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1646
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1600 Main Street
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4950
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4950
Grades: K-6
| 364 students
Options (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
11140 Bren Rd West
Hopkins, MN 55343
(763) 559-3535
Hopkins, MN 55343
(763) 559-3535
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
West High School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1655
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
West Transition Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11140 Bren Road West
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1659
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 653-1659
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55343, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55343, MN include Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, West Education Center Alternative and Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka.
How many public middle schools are located in 55343?
4 public middle schools are located in 55343.
What is the racial composition of students in 55343?
55343 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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