Best 55331 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,004 students in 55331, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 191 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 55331, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55331, MN are Excelsior Elementary School, Minnetonka West Middle School and Minnewashta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55331 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55331, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55331, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
441 Oak St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Gr: K-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Minnetonka West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6421 Hazeltine Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Minnewashta Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
26350 Smithtown Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
Gr: K-5 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Deephaven Education Center
Special Education School
4584 Vine Hill Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-6800
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Shorewood Education Center
Special Education School
19685 Highway 7
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 283-8222
Gr: 12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55331, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55331, MN include Excelsior Elementary School, Minnetonka West Middle School and Minnewashta Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55331?
5 public schools are located in 55331.
What percentage of students in 55331 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 55331 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55331?
55331 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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