For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 928 students in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Young America are Central Elementary School, Central Middle School and Central Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 7th St Sw
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Central Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America, MN include Central Elementary School, Central Middle School and Central Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America?
the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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