2,966
Preschools
2,199
Elementary Schools
1,549
Middle Schools
1,390
High Schools
2,332
Public District Schools
2,573
Private Schools
5,167
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Minnesota based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Minnesota at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Minnesota offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Minnesota
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Anoka-Hennepin Public School Dist.
37,719 students | ANOKA, MN
Grades PK, K-12 | 47 schools -
St. Paul Public School District
34,928 students | SAINT PAUL, MN
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 94 schools -
Minneapolis Public School Dist.
32,722 students | MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 111 schools -
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District
29,156 students | ROSEMOUNT, MN
Grades PK, K-12 | 35 schools -
Osseo Public School District
20,672 students | MAPLE GROVE, MN
Grades PK, K-12 | 40 schools
Reviews From Schools in Minnesota
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May 16, 2024
I attended Southwest and was extremely prepared for college. My first year seemed like just a repeat of material I had already been taught at SW, and I finished my undergrad degree a semester early in... More
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Southwest Senior High School
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May 16, 2024
I attended Bryn Mawr and then went on to Anwatin. Bryn Mawr was wonderful, with an atmosphere for learning and tailoring learning to individual students' needs. I feel I was exposed to many different... More
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Bryn Mawr Elementary School
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May 16, 2024
This is our third year at LCS and we have found it to be such a warm and engaging place. My kids are excited to go to school each day, you can tell they are treated with respect, which is such an... More
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Lake Country School