For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,701 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Minneapolis are Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, Burroughs Elementary School and Kenny Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Gr: 3-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Kenny Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5720 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4030 Chowen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Gr: K-2 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Windom Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5821 Wentworth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4237 Colfax Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Justice Page Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Washburn High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,555 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Southwest High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1313.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Stonebridge World School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest High - Sws
Alternative School
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Gr: 9-12
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, Burroughs Elementary School and Kenny Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
15 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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