For the 2024-25 school year, there are 475 public schools serving 174,009 students in Hennepin County, MN (there are 155 private schools, serving 31,503 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Hennepin County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hennepin County, MN are Scenic Heights Elementary School, Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School and Kimberly Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hennepin County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hennepin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hennepin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Grades: K-5
| 906 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
Burroughs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Plymouth Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16005 41st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #66.
Normandale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #77.
North Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 772 students
Rank: #88.
Hale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5330 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-3760
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-3760
Grades: K-2
| 316 students
Rank: #99.
Wayzata High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4955 Peony Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 3,523 students
Rank: #1010.
Kenny Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5720 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1111.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17905 County Road 47
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-7100
Grades: K-5
| 768 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Greenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18005 Medina Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5500
Grades: K-5
| 825 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Rush Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8801 County Rd 101
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-4549
Grades: PK-5
| 774 students
Rank: #1414.
Hilltop Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5700 Game Farm Rd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #1515.
Orono Intermediate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
685 Old Crystal Bay Rd N
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8470
Long Lake, MN 55356
(952) 449-8470
Grades: 3-5
| 637 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oak Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13400 Staring Lake Pkwy
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7600
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Wayzata West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
149 Barry Ave N
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Rank: #1818.
Wayzata Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,502 students
Rank: #1919.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5900 Concord Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4300
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4300
Grades: K-5
| 723 students
Rank: #2020.
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11111 Bren Road W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: K-5
| 828 students
Rank: #2121.
Excelsior Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
441 Oak St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Grades: K-5
| 739 students
Rank: #2222.
Gleason Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 County Road 101 N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5400
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #2323.
Wayzata East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6200
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #2424.
Countryside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 Benton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #2525.
Yinghua Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Grades: K-8
| 822 students
Rank: #2626.
Basswood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15425 Bass Lake Rd
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-3858
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 494-3858
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Shirley Hills Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2450 Wilshire Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8400
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8400
Grades: K-4
| 439 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Xinxing Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Hwy 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4300
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4300
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Clear Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 Hwy 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-6950
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-6950
Grades: K-5
| 857 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Sunset Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13005 Sunset Tr
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5900
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5900
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: #3131.
Grandview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Grades: 5-7
| 527 students
Rank: #3232.
Prairie View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17255 Peterborg Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8800
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 975-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Groveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17310 Minnetonka Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5600
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5600
Grades: K-5
| 879 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Minnetonka East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17000 Lake St Extension
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5200
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,279 students
Rank: #3535.
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4030 Chowen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Grades: K-2
| 295 students
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Hennepin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
270 Alice Smith Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
801 Minnetonka Mills Road
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
270 Gatewood Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
14900 Gatewood Drive
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
270 Hopkins 4 Week Ey (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
270 Hopkins 6 Week Ey Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1001 Highway Y
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
270 Hopkins Alt. Prg - Off Campus High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-6726
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-6726
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
270 Hopkins High School I.S. Alc (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
270 Hopkins I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1001 W Hwy 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 550-7226
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
270 Hopkins North Junior High Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10700 Cedar Lake Road
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
270 Hopkins West Junior High Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3830 Baker Rd.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
270 Hopkins Yes Alc (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4528
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4528
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
270 Kathrine Curren El Technical School Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1600 Main St.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
270 Meadowbrook Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5430 Glenwood Ave.
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
270 Tanglen Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1901 Hillside Lane
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4081
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
271 - District Extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 West 102nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8788
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
271 - Shape - I.S. (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6119
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
271 Hillcrest Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9301 Thomas Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Indian Mounds Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9801 11th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7134
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7134
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
271 Normandale Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9501 Toledo Ave.s.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Oak Grove Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 W 104th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Oak Grove Int. Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1300 W 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Olson Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4501 102nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
271 Olson Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4551 W 102nd St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
271 Pond Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9600 3rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Poplar Bridge El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8401 Palmer Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
271 Ridgeview Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9400 Nesbitt Road
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Shape Alc High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2575 West 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(763) 550-7114
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
271 Valley View El Ts. Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
351 E. 88th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
271 Valley View Middle Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8900 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
271 Washburn Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6401 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-6478
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
271 Westwood Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3701 W. 106th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8785
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
272 Cedar Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8905 Braxton Dr.
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(952) 975-7041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
272 Central Middle Sch. Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7311
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7311
Grades: 4-9
| n/a students
272 Central Middle School Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8025 School Rd
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 975-7041
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
272 Eden Lake Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
12000 Anderson Lake Parkeway
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 995-7041
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(952) 995-7041
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hennepin County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Hennepin County, MN include Scenic Heights Elementary School, Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School and Kimberly Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hennepin County?
475 public schools are located in Hennepin County.
What percentage of students in Hennepin County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Hennepin County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hennepin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hennepin County include: Osseo Middle School vs. Maple Grove Middle School, Shirley Hills Primary School vs. Hilltop Primary School, Hopkins West Junior High School vs. Hopkins North Junior High School
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