For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 852 students in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Near North are Best Academy, Banaadir Academy and Banaadir Secondary. 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 charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter 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.
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: 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 charter schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN include Best Academy, Banaadir Academy and Banaadir Secondary.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis?
4 public charter 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 charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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