Best 55343 Minnesota Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 951 students in 55343, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55343, MN are Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, West Education Center Alternative and Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55343 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55343, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55343, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Gr: 6-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
West Education Center Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5605 Green Circle Drive
Hopkins, MN 55343
(612) 217-0436
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - W-alt - Ey
Alternative School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55343, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55343, MN include Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, West Education Center Alternative and Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka.
How many public middle schools are located in 55343?
4 public middle schools are located in 55343.
What is the racial composition of students in 55343?
55343 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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