Zachary Lane Elementary School

4350 Zachary Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55442
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zachary Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Zachary Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Zachary Lane Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Zachary Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zachary Lane Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#145 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Zachary Lane Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Zachary Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Zachary Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Zachary Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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2%
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
20%
12%
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White
62%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Zachary Lane Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Zachary Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Zachary Lane Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zachary Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Zachary Lane Elementary School is ranked #145 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Zachary Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Zachary Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Zachary Lane Elementary School?
403 students attend Zachary Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Zachary Lane Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zachary Lane Elementary School?
Zachary Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zachary Lane Elementary School offer ?
Zachary Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Zachary Lane Elementary School part of?
Zachary Lane Elementary School is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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