Top Rankings
Minnetonka Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 11,356 students in Minnetonka Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Minnetonka Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Minnetonka Public School District are Scenic Heights Elementary School, Excelsior Elementary School and Groveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minnetonka Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
11,356 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
737 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minnetonka Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 525 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,906 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,173 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$181 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$184 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,906
$17,854
Spending / Student
$16,173
$18,580
Best Minnetonka Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Gr: K-5 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
441 Oak St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Gr: K-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Groveland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17310 Minnetonka Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5600
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5600
Gr: K-5 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Minnetonka East Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17000 Lake St Extension
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5200
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,307 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Minnetonka West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6421 Hazeltine Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,287 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Clear Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5701 Hwy 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-6950
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-6950
Gr: K-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Minnetonka Senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 3,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Minnewashta Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26350 Smithtown Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
Gr: K-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Deephaven Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4452 Vine Hill Rd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 401-6900
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 401-6900
Gr: K-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Tonka Online K-5
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5621 County Road 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5000
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5000
Gr: K-5 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Tonka Online
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Deephaven Education Center
Special Education School
4584 Vine Hill Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-6800
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-6800
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Shorewood Education Center
Special Education School
19685 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 283-8222
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 283-8222
Gr: 12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minnetonka Public School District?
Minnetonka Public School District manages 13 public schools serving 11,356 students.
What is the rank of Minnetonka Public School District?
Minnetonka Public School District is ranked #7 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minnetonka Public School District?
77% of Minnetonka Public School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minnetonka Public School District?
Minnetonka Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Minnetonka Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,173 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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