For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public charter schools serving 1,291 students in 55406, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 55406, MN are Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary, Universal Academy Elementary School and Mts Pease Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55406 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55406, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55406, MN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 E 38th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 879-6703
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 879-6703
Grades: K-2
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Universal Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2912 28th Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Mts Pease Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 13th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 378-1377
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 378-1377
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Skyline Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 26th Ave S Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 200-9916
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 200-9916
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 353-4324
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 353-4324
Grades: 8
| 74 students
Rank: #66.
Mts High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2872 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #77.
Bdote Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3216 E 29th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9266
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9266
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Friendship Academy Of Arts - Interm
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3320 E. 41st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 879-6703
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 879-6703
Grades: 3-8
| 146 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2526 27th Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9140
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9140
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Skyline Math & Science Academy Oll
Charter School
2600 26th Ave S, Ste 100
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 200-9916
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 200-9916
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Universal Academy Middle/high
Charter School
2912 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Grades: 7-10
| 27 students
55406, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 408-2648
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 408-2648
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2750 18th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 275-2512
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 275-2512
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Center For Training & Careers (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2309 Nicollet Av
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 721-1180
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 721-1180
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
3239 44th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4450
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4450
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
4315 31st Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4520
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4520
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
4201 42nd Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4610
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4610
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
3733 43rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4640
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4640
Grades: K-5
| 137 students
Longfellow Alternative Extended High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
3017 East 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Minnesota Transitions Alp High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2872 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Grades: 10-12
| 174 students
2526 27th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 721-0340
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 721-0340
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
Mps D/hh (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
3100 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5021
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5021
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
2309 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4950
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4950
Grades: PK-8
| 793 students
2872 26th Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Grades: 9-12
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 55406, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55406, MN include Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary, Universal Academy Elementary School and Mts Pease Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 55406?
11 public charter schools are located in 55406.
What is the racial composition of students in 55406?
55406 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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