For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 230 students in 55076, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 55076, MN are Steam Academy Charter School and Discovery Charter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55076 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55076, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55076, MN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 66th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 236-8280
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 236-8280
Grades: K-6
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 66th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 444-8464
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 444-8464
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
55076, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8167 Cahill Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7204
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7204
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
917 Middle Level Alc (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8167 Cahill Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 332-5570
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 332-5570
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2920 East 80 Th St.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 423-8426
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
7650 Clayton Avenue E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7600
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7600
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
4100 East 66th St
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(612) 457-7072
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(612) 457-7072
Grades: K-12
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 55076, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55076, MN include Steam Academy Charter School and Discovery Charter Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 55076?
2 public charter schools are located in 55076.
What is the racial composition of students in 55076?
55076 public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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