For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 609 students in Norwood Young America, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norwood Young America, MN are Central Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood Young America, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norwood Young America have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Norwood Young America, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 7th St Sw
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Norwood Young America, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norwood Young America, MN include Central Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norwood Young America?
2 public elementary schools are located in Norwood Young America.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood Young America?
Norwood Young America public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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