For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,065 students in Excelsior, MN (there are , serving 202 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Excelsior, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%). Excelsior has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked public schools in Excelsior, MN are Excelsior Elementary School, Minnetonka West Middle School and Minnewashta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Excelsior, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Excelsior have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Excelsior, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
441 Oak St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Minnetonka West Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6421 Hazeltine Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,287 students
Rank: #33.
Minnewashta Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26350 Smithtown Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
Grades: K-5
| 916 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deephaven Education Center
Special Education School
4584 Vine Hill Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-6800
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-6800
Grades: PK
| 99 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shorewood Education Center
Special Education School
19685 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 283-8222
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 283-8222
Grades: 12
| 29 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Excelsior, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Excelsior, MN include Excelsior Elementary School, Minnetonka West Middle School and Minnewashta Elementary School. Excelsior has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public schools are located in Excelsior?
5 public schools are located in Excelsior.
What percentage of students in Excelsior go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Excelsior are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Excelsior?
Excelsior public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Excelsior are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Excelsior include: Minnewashta Elementary School vs. Excelsior Elementary School
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