For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 790 students in Best Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Best Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
790 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Best Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#422 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
95%
12%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,013 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,605 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,013
$17,742
Spending / Student
$18,605
$18,463
Best Best Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Best Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Best Academy - Cedar Riverside
Charter School
1610 S 6th St
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(857) 334-3135
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(857) 334-3135
Gr: K-2
Rank: n/an/a
Wakanda Virtual Academy
Charter School
1300 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 876-4105
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 876-4105
Gr: K-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Best Academy School District?
Best Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 790 students.
What is the rank of Best Academy School District?
Best Academy School District is ranked #432 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Best Academy School District?
95% of Best Academy School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Best Academy School District?
Best Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Best Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,605 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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