For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public high schools serving 8,241 students in Minnesota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Minnesota are Math And Science Academy, Delano High School and Mahtomedi Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minnesota blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Delano High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Minnesota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Math And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Grades: 6-12
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Delano High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Grades: 7-12
| 1,209 students
Rank: #33.
Mahtomedi Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8000 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-5801
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-5801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,142 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,637 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeville North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19600 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3600
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,796 students
Rank: #66.
St. Anthony Village Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1100
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
Rank: #77.
Red Rock Central Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 6th Ave E
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Grades: 5-12
| 218 students
Rank: #88.
Byron Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1887 2nd Ave Nw
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2301
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #99.
Dawson-boyd Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Grades: 7-12
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Minnesota include Math And Science Academy, Delano High School and Mahtomedi Senior High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Minnesota?
9 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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