Minnesota is the #10 largest school system in the United States, serving 870,506 students across the 2,717 public schools for the 2024-25 school year (there are 659 private schools, serving 99,805 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Minnesota is 45%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
The top-ranked public schools in Minnesota are Atheneum Elementary School, Gate 4/5, and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 38%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MN) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
7%
Hispanic
11%
Black
12%
White
62%
Two or more races
6%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Minnesota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-5
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Rank: #22.
Gate 4/5
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-5
523 Marsh Street W.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8082
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8082
Rank: #33.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Rank: #44.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Rank: #55.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-5
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bridges Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dassel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Rank: #88.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Rank: #99.
Burroughs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Rank: #1010.
Mendota Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Best Minnesota Public Schools by County (2024-25)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked public schools in Minnesota include Atheneum Elementary School, Gate 4/5, and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower.
How many public schools are located in Minnesota?
2,717 public schools are located in Minnesota.
What percentage of students in Minnesota go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend public schools (compared to the national average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minority enrollment in Minnesota is 38%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.
Which public schools in Minnesota are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Minnesota include: Lakeville South High School vs. Lakeville North High School, Mankato East Senior High School vs. Mankato West Senior High School, Lincoln Center Elementary School vs. Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
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