For the 2024-25 school year, there are 1627 magnet public elementary schools serving 570,116 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Minnesota are Atheneum Elementary School, Gate 4/5 and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Grades: 2-5
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Gate 4/5
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
523 Marsh Street W.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8082
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-8082
Grades: 4-5
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Grades: K-4
| 457 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bridges Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dassel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Mendota Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 392 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 710 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
Lester Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5300 Glenwood Ave
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8875
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8875
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Delano Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Grades: 4-6
| 529 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1845 Sheridan Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lk Crystal Wellcome Memorial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 E Watonwan St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
(507) 726-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Springfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Rank: #2626.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 547 students
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
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: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Shannon Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13501 Shannon Pkwy
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7670
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7670
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
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: #3232.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Hanover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
274 Labeauxe Ave Ne
Hanover, MN 55341
(763) 682-0800
Hanover, MN 55341
(763) 682-0800
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Lowell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
704 3rd Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6550
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6550
Grades: K-4
| 342 students
Rank: #3535.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Minnesota include Atheneum Elementary School, Gate 4/5 and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Minnesota?
1,627 magnet public elementary schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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