For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 271 students in 55430, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 55430, MN are Kipp North Star Academy and Kipp North Star Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55430 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55430, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55430, MN Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp North Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5034 Oliver Ave.n
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Gr: 5-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Kipp North Star Primary
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5034 North Oliver Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700
Gr: K-4 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
55430, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
286 - Earle Brown Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1500 59th Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Gr: K-8
286-bcalc-brooklyn Center Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6500 Humbolt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
286-bcalc-brooklyn Center High School-is Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6500 Humbolt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9-12
286-fame Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1500 59th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Gr: K-6
286-school Success Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1500 59th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-4480
Gr: K-6
Alc Brooklyn Center High School - I.S. (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 561-2120
Gr: 9-12
5025 Bryant Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-2020
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-2020
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
N.w.suburban Integration School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6860 Shingle Creek Parkway Ste
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-1309
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 450-1309
Gr: 1-12
5140 Fremont Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 559-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 559-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
School #538 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5910 Shingle Creek Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 205-7612
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
5034 Oliver Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-1420
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-1420
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 55430, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55430, MN include Kipp North Star Academy and Kipp North Star Primary.
How many public charter schools are located in 55430?
2 public charter schools are located in 55430.
What is the racial composition of students in 55430?
55430 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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