For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,716 students in 55420, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 540 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 55420, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 55420, MN are Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School, Kennedy Senior High School and New Code Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55420 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55420, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55420, MN Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Ave. S., Suite # B
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,601 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
New Code Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Success Academy Bloomington Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Park Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8900 Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Mounds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9801 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 E 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9701 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Alp I.S.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Brooklyn Center Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6500 Humboldt Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(763) 561-2120
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(763) 561-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
55420, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Idt-bloomington (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(962) 888-8056
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(962) 888-8056
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Intensive Day Treatment West Alc (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8056
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 888-8056
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55420, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55420, MN include Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School, Kennedy Senior High School and New Code Academy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 55420?
10 public schools are located in 55420.
What percentage of students in 55420 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 55420 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55420?
55420 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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