For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 840 students in the neighborhood of Valley Place, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Valley Place are Neill Elementary School and Beacon Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Valley Place, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (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 Valley Place, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Medicine Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3415 Louisiana Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 546-9999
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 546-9999
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Place, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Valley Place, Minneapolis, MN include Neill Elementary School and Beacon Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Place, Minneapolis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Valley Place, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Valley Place, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Valley Place, 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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