For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,657 students in 55405, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55405, MN are Kenwood Elementary School, Anwatin Middle School and Bryn Mawr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55405 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55405, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55405, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Anwatin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
256 Upton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2450
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
252 Upton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2500
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
River Bend Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Glenwood Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2884
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2884
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Ella Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2720
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2720
Grades: PK-8
| 575 students
55405, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crosstown Educational Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1510 Glenwood Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-4730
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-4730
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
254 Upton Av South
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2540
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2540
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2013 Penn Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2760
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2760
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1510 Glenwood Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2870
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2870
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55405, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55405, MN include Kenwood Elementary School, Anwatin Middle School and Bryn Mawr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55405?
5 public elementary schools are located in 55405.
What is the racial composition of students in 55405?
55405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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