For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,272 students in the neighborhood of Howe, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Howe are Dowling Elementary School, Howe Elementary School and Sanford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Howe, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Howe, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dowling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4410
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4410
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3733 43rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4640
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4640
Grades: 3-5
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Howe, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Howe, Minneapolis, MN include Dowling Elementary School, Howe Elementary School and Sanford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Howe, Minneapolis?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Howe, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Howe, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Howe, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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