For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,555 students in 55011, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 79 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 55011, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55011, MN are Cedar Creek Elementary School, East Bethel Elementary School and Star Of The North - East Bethel. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55011 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55011, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55011, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21108 Ne Polk St
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
East Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21210 Polk St Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Star Of The North - East Bethel
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1562 Viking Blvd
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 450-5560
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 450-5560
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads East
Alternative School
900 189th Ave Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(612) 491-5290
Cedar, MN 55011
(612) 491-5290
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
18900 Cedar Dr Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7170
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7170
Gr: PK | 60 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Isd 15 Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
18900 Cedar Dr Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7172
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7172
Gr: PK | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 55011, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55011, MN include Cedar Creek Elementary School, East Bethel Elementary School and Star Of The North - East Bethel.
How many public schools are located in 55011?
6 public schools are located in 55011.
What percentage of students in 55011 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 55011 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55011?
55011 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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