For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 950 students in 55408, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 414 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 55408, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 55408, MN are Lyndale Elementary School and Green Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55408 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55408, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55408, MN Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyndale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 West 34th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Green Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3416 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3730
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3730
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest High - Sws
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3414 West 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
United Academy Excellence & Leaders
Charter School
410 W Lake St, Ste 212
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(651) 582-8204
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(651) 582-8204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
55408, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Continuing Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1006 W Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3800
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mary Mcvoy Early Literacy Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
3400 Dupont Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(651) 699-4641
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(651) 699-4641
Grades: K-2
| 45 students
1006 West Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3870
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-3870
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Uptown Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1006 W Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-6969
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-6969
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55408, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55408, MN include Lyndale Elementary School and Green Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55408?
4 public schools are located in 55408.
What percentage of students in 55408 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 55408 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55408?
55408 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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