For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 571 students in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Central is Green Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3416 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3730
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3730
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cosmos Montessori
Charter School
310 E 38th St, Ste 133-135
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 444-2236
Grades: PK-3
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis, MN include Green Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Central, Minneapolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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