For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,289 students in Zimmerman, MN (there are , serving 45 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Zimmerman, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Zimmerman, MN are Westwood Elementary School, Zimmerman Middle School and Zimmerman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zimmerman, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Zimmerman have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Zimmerman, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13651 4th Ave S
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 274-3180
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 274-3180
Gr: 3-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Zimmerman Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Zimmerman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25900 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3505
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
25959 4th St W
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3475
Zimmerman, MN 55398
(763) 241-3475
Gr: K-2 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Zimmerman, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Zimmerman, MN include Westwood Elementary School, Zimmerman Middle School and Zimmerman High School.
How many public schools are located in Zimmerman?
4 public schools are located in Zimmerman.
What percentage of students in Zimmerman go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Zimmerman are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Zimmerman?
Zimmerman public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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