For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,364 students in Cedar, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cedar, MN are Cedar Creek Elementary School, East Bethel Elementary School and Star Of The North - East Bethel. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cedar have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cedar, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21108 Ne Polk St
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
East Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21210 Polk St Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Star Of The North - East Bethel
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1562 Viking Blvd
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 450-5560
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 450-5560
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cedar, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cedar, MN include Cedar Creek Elementary School, East Bethel Elementary School and Star Of The North - East Bethel.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cedar?
3 public elementary schools are located in Cedar.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar?
Cedar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cedar are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cedar include: Cedar Creek Elementary School vs. East Bethel Elementary School
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