Best 55417 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,107 students in 55417, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 245 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 55417, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55417, MN are Hale Elementary School, Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School and Cva Fusion High School (9-12). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55417 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55417, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55417, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5330 13th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-3760
Gr: K-2 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5209 30th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-4670
Gr: 2-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Cva Fusion High School (9-12)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3810 East 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(651) 523-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Augsburg Fairview Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3109 50th St E
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 333-1614
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Cva Fusion Elementary School (K-5)
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3810 East 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(651) 523-7170
Gr: K-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Cva Fusion Middle School (6-8)
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3810 East 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(651) 523-7170
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Cva Pascal Elementary School (K-5)
Charter School
3810 East 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(651) 523-7170
Gr: K-5 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
5625 23rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-5040
Gr: K-1 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55417, MN?
How many public schools are located in 55417?
9 public schools are located in 55417.
What percentage of students in 55417 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 55417 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55417?
55417 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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