Best 55446 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,434 students in 55446, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 811 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 55446, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55446, MN are Kimberly Lane Elementary School, Plymouth Creek Elementary School and North Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55446 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55446, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Plymouth Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16005 41st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Gr: K-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Wayzata High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4955 Peony Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6610
Gr: 9-12 | 3,781 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17905 Chankahda Trail
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-7100
Gr: K-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18005 Medina Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5500
Gr: K-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
The Alternative Program (Tap)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4955 Peony Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6638
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Programs Summer Session
Alternative School
4955 Peony Lane N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6638
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
I.s. The Alternative Program (Tap)
Alternative School
4955 Peony Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6638
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wayzata Online
4955 Peony Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-6611
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55446, MN?
How many public schools are located in 55446?
10 public schools are located in 55446.
What percentage of students in 55446 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 55446 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55446?
55446 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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