For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 910 students in 55421, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 55421, MN are Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School, Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary and Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55421 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 55421, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55421, MN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: 5-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: PK-1
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: 2-4
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bultum Academy
Charter School
1555 40th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 450-3522
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 450-3522
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
55421, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
271 Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
271 Kennedy High School. Beacon Night School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(952) 681-5056
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
400 10th St Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 571-5039
Grades: 4-8
| 115 students
Achieve Middle School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4429
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
Metro Heights Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3989 Central Ave N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5543
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Open Door Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
3800 Gauvitte St
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(507) 202-7488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Targeted Svcs Columbia Heights (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3989 Central Ave N.e.
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5691
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(651) 415-5691
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 55421, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55421, MN include Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School, Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary and Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 55421?
4 public charter schools are located in 55421.
What is the racial composition of students in 55421?
55421 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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