For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 273 students in 55418, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 55418, MN are Spero Academy and Banaadir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55418 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55418, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55418, MN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spero Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 California St. Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Banaadir Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 2nd St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 724-4680
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 724-4680
Grades: K-4
| 128 students
55418, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Horn Basin Children's Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 Second St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Grades: 2-8
| 4 students
2250 Garfield Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1620
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1620
Grades: K-2
| 85 students
2955 Ne Hayes Street
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1500
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Edison High School - Sws (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
700 22nd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 668-1300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Learning For Leadership Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3300 5th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 789-9598
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 789-9598
Grades: K-12
| 227 students
Metro Tech Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2511 Taylor St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 421-7878
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 421-7878
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Metro Tech Academy Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2511 Taylor St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(952) 333-7595
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(952) 333-7595
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
New Visions Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1800 Second St. N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-5512
Grades: 2-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 55418, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55418, MN include Spero Academy and Banaadir Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 55418?
2 public charter schools are located in 55418.
What is the racial composition of students in 55418?
55418 public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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