For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,301 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Northeast Minneapolis are Yinghua Academy, New City School and Spero Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
New City School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 6th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Spero Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 California St. Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Exploration High School
Charter School
2620 Russell Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 787-2540
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 787-2540
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Yinghua Academy, New City School and Spero Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
4 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis, Minneapolis public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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