Top Rankings
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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,788 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
2,788 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Fridley Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 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
0.74
0.58
# American Indian Students
28 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
175 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
476 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
11%
# Black Students
1,121 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
40%
12%
# White Students
732 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
26%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
255 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
169
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
183
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
185
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
188
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
187
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
244
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
250
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,904 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,942 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,904
$17,860
Spending / Student
$17,942
$18,586
Best Fridley Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fridley Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 West Moore Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Hayes Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Stevenson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 83 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
| 745 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
| 854 students
Rank: #77.
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6100 West Moore Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Grades: 5-8
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education S
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6085 7th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5024
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5024
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transitions School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6000 West Moore Lake Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5024
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5024
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Voluntary Prekindergarten School
Magnet School
6085 7th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 502-5101
Grades: PK
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fridley Public School District?
Fridley Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,788 students.
What is the rank of Fridley Public School District?
Fridley Public School District is ranked #435 out of 527 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?
40% of Fridley Public School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Fridley Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,942 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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