For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,211 students in 55423, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55423, MN are Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary School, Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School and Sheridan Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55423 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55423, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55423, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 West 76th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 West 76th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Sheridan Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #44.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Grades: 5-12
| 52 students
Rank: #55.
Richfield Stem School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7020 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #66.
Richfield Dual Language School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7315 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6800
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #88.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7461 Oliver Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #99.
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7735 2nd Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 712-5252
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 712-5252
Grades: K-6
| 123 students
Rank: #1010.
Partnership Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Grades: PK-8
| 530 students
Rank: #1111.
Scitech Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 West 66th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Grades: K-8
| 330 students
55423, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
270 Hopkins High School I.S. Alc (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11000 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(952) 988-6726
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
280 Centennial Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7315 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 498-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 498-6021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
280 Richfield Intermediate Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7020 12th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
280 Richfield Middle School Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7461 Oliver Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
280 Sheridan Hills Elementary Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6400 Sheridan Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6021
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
4092 - Watershed High School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6541 16th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alc-ell-south High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7440 Penn Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Center For Careers And Training (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1550 E 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 436-7145
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 436-7145
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
6500 Nicollet Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Grades: PK
| n/a students
100 66th Street W
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 470-0601
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 470-0601
Grades: 5-8
| 84 students
Intersect (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7106
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7106
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Scitech Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 West 66th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Wave South High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7440 Penn Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-4920
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55423, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55423, MN include Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary School, Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School and Sheridan Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55423?
11 public elementary schools are located in 55423.
What is the racial composition of students in 55423?
55423 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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