For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,088 students in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Near North are Best Academy, Banaadir Academy and North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Best Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Grades: K-8
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Banaadir Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Grades: 5-6
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
North High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1700
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Banaadir Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Aldrich Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2600
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Hall Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Aldrich Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2650
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #77.
Bethune Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2550
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mastery School
Charter School
1301 7th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 876-4105
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 876-4105
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN include Best Academy, Banaadir Academy and North High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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