For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 731 students in Cologne, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cologne, MN are Cologne Academy and Cologne Academy Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cologne, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Cologne have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cologne, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: K-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Cologne Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Stars Building20
Charter School
1111 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Cologne, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cologne, MN include Cologne Academy and Cologne Academy Online.
How many public charter schools are located in Cologne?
3 public charter schools are located in Cologne.
What is the racial composition of students in Cologne?
Cologne public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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