For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,101 students in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Near North are Best Academy, North High School and Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Best Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
North High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1700
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Aldrich Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2600
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Hall Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Aldrich Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2650
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Banaadir Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Gr: 6-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Bethune Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
919 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2550
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis, MN include Best Academy, North High School and Franklin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Near North, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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