For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,728 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Northeast Minneapolis are Yinghua Academy, Waite Park Elementary School and New City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Waite Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 34th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
New City School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 6th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Edison High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 22nd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Spero Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 California St. Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2955 Ne Hayes St
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1500
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 5th Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 668-1210
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 668-1210
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Las Estrellas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 668-1130
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 668-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Exploration High School
Charter School
229 13th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-2540
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-2540
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Mps Metro Ha
Alternative School
425 5th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Yinghua Academy, Waite Park Elementary School and New City School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
12 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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