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Fridley Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,633 students in Fridley Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Fridley Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
2,633 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fridley Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#423 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Graduation Rate
86%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.59
# American Indian Students
24 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
198 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
481 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
12%
# Black Students
1,004 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
38%
12%
# White Students
668 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
25%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
257 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
170
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
190
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
174
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
224
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
233
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
244
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,076 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,998 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,076
$17,854
Spending / Student
$18,998
$18,580
Best Fridley Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fridley Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Mississippi St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5200
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6080 E River Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5300
Grades: PK-4
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1317 Rice Creek Road
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Fridley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6100 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 632 students
Rank: #66.
Fridley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5601
Grades: 9-12
| 799 students
Rank: #77.
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6100 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Grades: 5-8
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education S
Special Education School
6085 7th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5024
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5024
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transitions School
Special Education School
6000 W Moore Lake Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5024
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5024
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vista Education Center
Special Education School
1317 Rice Creek Rd Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5661
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5661
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
6085 7th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fridley Public School District?
Fridley Public School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,633 students.
What is the rank of Fridley Public School District?
Fridley Public School District is ranked #432 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fridley Public School District?
38% of Fridley Public School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fridley Public School District?
Fridley Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Fridley Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,998 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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