Minnesota is the #10 largest school system in the United States, serving 870,203 students across the 2,722 public schools for the 2026 school year (there are , serving 96,841 students). 90% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Minnesota is 46%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
The top-ranked public schools in Minnesota are Atheneum Elementary School, Gate 4/5, and Scenic Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 39%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 15:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Minnesota (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-5
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Rank: #22.
Gate 4/5
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-5
523 Marsh Street W.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Rank: #33.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 83% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-5
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Rank: #66.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Rank: #77.
Normandale Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Rank: #88.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Bridges Community Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Dassel Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
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This State (MN)
# Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
870,203 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
State Average (MN)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
Graduation Rate
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
# American Indian Students
15,693 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
# Asian Students
61,818 Students
% Asian Students
7%
# Hispanic Students
99,449 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
# Black Students
102,734 Students
% Black Students
12%
# White Students
534,191 Students
% White Students
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55,311 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$15,547 MM
Spending
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,866
Spending / Student
$18,593
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County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked public schools in Minnesota include Atheneum Elementary School, Gate 4/5, and Scenic Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Minnesota?
2,722 public schools are located in Minnesota.
What percentage of students in Minnesota go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Minnesota attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minority enrollment in Minnesota is 39%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.
Which public schools in Minnesota are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Minnesota include: Lakeville South High School vs. Lakeville North High School, Mankato East Senior High School vs. Mankato West Senior High School, Browerville Elementary School vs. Bertha Elementary School
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