For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,931 students in 55420, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55420, MN are Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School, Valley View Middle School and New Code Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55420 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55420, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55420, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Ave. S., Suite # B
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
New Code Academy Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Indian Mounds Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9801 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 E 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Charter School
10640 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 245-0865
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
55420, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Intensive Day Treatment West Alc (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8056
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8056
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 55420, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55420, MN include Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School, Valley View Middle School and New Code Academy Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55420?
7 public elementary schools are located in 55420.
What is the racial composition of students in 55420?
55420 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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