Minnesota is the #9 largest school system in the United States, serving 875,498 students across the 2,767 public schools for the 2026-27 school year (there are 629 private schools, serving 95,929 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Minnesota is 46%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
The top-ranked public schools in Minnesota are Atheneum Elementary School, Gate 4/5, and Scenic Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 40%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 15:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Minnesota (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (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
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-5
523 Marsh St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Rank: #33.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary 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: #4 - 54. - 5.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (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: #66.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Rank: #77.
Normandale Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Rank: #88.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (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: #9 - 119. - 11.
Bridges Community Elementary 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: #9 - 119. - 11.
Dassel Elementary 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
Overview
This State (MN)
US
# Schools
2,767 Schools
100,274 Schools
# Students
875,498 Students
49,273,234 Students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
# Teachers
56,995 Teachers
3,176,846 Teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (MN)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Graduation Rate
83.3%
87%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# American Indian Students
15,549 Students
465,607 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Asian Students
62,322 Students
2,805,284 Students
% Asian Students
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hispanic Students
105,374 Students
14,933,108 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
30%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Black Students
106,276 Students
7,261,526 Students
% Black Students
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# White Students
527,005 Students
20,989,144 Students
% White Students
60%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hawaiian Students
1,081 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57,656 Students
2,585,770 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (MN)
Statewide Total Revenue
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Statewide Total Spending
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Minnesota Public Schools by County (2026-27)
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 Scenic Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Minnesota?
2,767 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 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minority enrollment in Minnesota is 40%, 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: St. Anthony Village Alternative vs. Insight School Of Minnesota, Lakeville South High School vs. Lakeville North High School, Browerville Elementary School vs. Bertha Elementary School
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