Top Rankings
St. Louis Park Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,509 students in St. Louis Park Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Louis Park Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
4,509 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
St. Louis Park Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#250 out of 527 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.58
# American Indian Students
31 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
138 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
567 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
11%
# Black Students
937 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
21%
12%
# White Students
2,379 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
53%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
450 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
128
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
298
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
345
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
294
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
364
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
316
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
303
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
320
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
322
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
316
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
361
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
393
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
364
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
385
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,362 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,148 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,362
$17,860
Spending / Student
$27,148
$18,586
Best St. Louis Park Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 Cedar Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6555
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6555
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Susan Lindgren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 W 41st St
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 928-6700
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 928-6700
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Aquila Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8500 W 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6500
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6500
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Peter Hobart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6500 W 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6600
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
St. Louis Park Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6100
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,483 students
Rank: #66.
St. Louis Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2025 Texas Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6300
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: n/an/a
Melrose
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3525 Monterey Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 993-6200
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 993-6200
Grades: 1-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Virtual - Elementary School
Magnet School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6001
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6001
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Virtual - High School
Magnet School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Park Virtual - Middle School
Magnet School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6001
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6001
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Louis Park Special Ed. Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6300 Walker St
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 928-6068
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 928-6068
Grades: PK-6
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Ed.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6425 W 33rd St
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6068
Minneapolis, MN 55426
(952) 928-6068
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Louis Park Public School District?
St. Louis Park Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,509 students.
What is the rank of St. Louis Park Public School District?
St. Louis Park Public School District is ranked #258 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis Park Public School District?
53% of St. Louis Park Public School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Louis Park Public School District?
St. Louis Park Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is St. Louis Park Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,148 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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