For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 923 students in 55405, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55405, MN are Anwatin Middle School, River Bend Educational Center and Ella Baker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55405 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55405, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55405, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anwatin Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
256 Upton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2450
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2450
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
River Bend Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Glenwood Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2884
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2884
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Ella Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2720
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2720
Gr: PK-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
55405, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crosstown Educational Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1510 Glenwood Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-4730
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-4730
Gr: K-5
254 Upton Av South
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2540
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2540
Gr: K-6
2013 Penn Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2760
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2760
Gr: K-5
1510 Glenwood Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2870
Minneapolis, MN 55405
(612) 668-2870
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55405, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55405, MN include Anwatin Middle School, River Bend Educational Center and Ella Baker Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55405?
3 public middle schools are located in 55405.
What is the racial composition of students in 55405?
55405 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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