For the 2025 school year, there are 273 public elementary schools serving 98,416 students in Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN are Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, Burroughs Elementary School and Normandale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minneapolis, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Minneapolis have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Public Elementary Schools in Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Gr: 3-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Normandale Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Gr: K-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Kenny Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5720 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Plymouth Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16005 41st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Gr: K-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5330 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-3760
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-3760
Gr: K-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5900 Concord Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4300
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4300
Gr: K-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Elementary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Gr: 1-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17905 Chankahda Trail
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-7100
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 Benton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Gleason Lake Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 County Road 101 N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5400
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9400 Cedar Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6555
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6555
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18005 Medina Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5500
Gr: K-5 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Wayzata Central Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,534 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4315 31st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4520
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4520
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2020.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4500
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4500
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4030 Chowen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Gr: K-2 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2222.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9400 Nesbitt Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 806-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 806-7100
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2323.
Sunset Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13005 Sunset Tr
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5900
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5900
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2424.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2525.
Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8600 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 426-6001
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 426-6001
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4645 Fourth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3640
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3640
Gr: 3-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2727.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6750 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2828.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17340 County Road 6
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5700
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5700
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2929.
Cornelia Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7000 Cornelia Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(952) 848-4600
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(952) 848-4600
Gr: K-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3030.
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1751 Kelly Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-7200
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3131.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12576 Lever St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 433-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55449
(763) 433-5000
Gr: K-5 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3232.
International Spanish Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5350 W 78th St
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3333.
South View Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 S View Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3434.
Creek Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6401 Gleason Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3200
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3200
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3535.
Zachary Lane Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4350 Zachary Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55442
(763) 504-7300
Minneapolis, MN 55442
(763) 504-7300
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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Minneapolis, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 Hopkins High School I.S. Alc (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Gr: 10-12
271 - District Extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 West 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Gr: 1-8
271 - Shape - I.S. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
271 Hillcrest Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-6
271 Indian Mounds Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9801 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
271 Normandale Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9501 Toledo Ave.s.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-8
271 Oak Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 W 104th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-8
271 Oak Grove Int. Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1300 W 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Olson Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: 1-6
271 Olson Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: 6-8
271 Pond Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-6
271 Poplar Bridge El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8401 Palmer Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
271 Ridgeview Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-6
271 Shape Alc High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
271 Valley View El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
351 E. 88th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: 1-8
271 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8900 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: 5-8
271 Washburn Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Gr: K-6
271 Westwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Gr: K-8
272 Forest Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13708 Holly Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Gr: K-8
273 Concord Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5900 Concord Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-6
273 Cornelia Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7000 Cordelia Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-6
273 Countryside Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Bentgon Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-6
273 Creek Valley Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Gleason Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-8
273 Edina Public Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
273 Highlands Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Gr: K-8
273 Normandale Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5701 Normandale Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
273 So View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4725 South View Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
273 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6750 Valley View Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4940
276-minnetonka Rsr-alc High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1820 N. Xenium Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7199
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7199
Gr: 12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 6%
279 - Palmer Lake Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7300 West Palmer Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 561-1930
Gr: K-8
279 Orchard Lane Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 550-7112
Minneapolis, MN 55429
(763) 550-7112
279 Osseo Area Learning Center Ey (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7223
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN include Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, Burroughs Elementary School and Normandale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Minneapolis?
273 public elementary schools are located in Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Minneapolis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Minneapolis include: Evergreen Park Elementary-stem vs. Monroe Elementary School - Mse, Mn International Middle Chr School vs. Northeast College Prep Charter School, Best Academy vs. Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
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