Top Rankings
Minneapolis 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 98 public schools serving 29,063 students in Minneapolis Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Minneapolis Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
98 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
29,063 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
2,087 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Minneapolis 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 77% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.59
# American Indian Students
1,064 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
2%
# Asian Students
1,049 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
5,912 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
12%
# Black Students
7,731 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
27%
12%
# White Students
11,120 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
38%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,169 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,102
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
2,221
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,345
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,411
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,171
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,197
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,077
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,821
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,795
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,814
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,029
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,165
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,158
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,757
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,691 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,360 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$747 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$737 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,691
$17,854
Spending / Student
$25,360
$18,580
Best Minneapolis Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary 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
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Burroughs Elementary 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
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Hale Elementary 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
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Kenny Elementary 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
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary 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
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4645 Fourth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3640
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3640
Grades: 3-5
| 281 students
Rank: #77.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #88.
Northrop Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4315 31st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4520
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4520
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1010.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4237 Colfax Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Dowling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3900 W River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4410
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4410
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Windom Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5821 Wentworth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1313.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2013 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2760
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2760
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1414.
Waite Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 34th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3829 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3733 43rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4640
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4640
Grades: 3-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1717.
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5209 30th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-4670
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-4670
Grades: 2-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1818.
Justice Page Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #1919.
Washburn High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,555 students
Rank: #2020.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #2121.
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5625 23rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-5040
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-5040
Grades: K-1
| 159 students
Rank: #2222.
Southwest High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Plymouth Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2210 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 643-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 643-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2525.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Stadium View
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-7740
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #2828.
Menlo Park Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 787-4016
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #2929.
Merc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2539 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #3030.
Takoda Prep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1845 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 341-3358
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #3131.
Loring-nicollet High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 South 13th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3614
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #3232.
Harrison Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Irving Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2680
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Henry High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4320 Newton Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2000
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 826 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Wellstone International High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Hennepin Avenue, Kopp Hal
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #3535.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Malcolm Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minneapolis Public School District?
Minneapolis Public School District manages 98 public schools serving 29,063 students.
What is the rank of Minneapolis Public School District?
Minneapolis Public School District is ranked #354 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 Minneapolis Public School District?
38% of Minneapolis Public School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minneapolis Public School District?
Minneapolis Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Minneapolis Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,360 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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