Best 55427 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,155 students in 55427, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 241 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 55427, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55427, MN are School Of Engineering-arts At Olson, Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion Elementary School and Neill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55427 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55427, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55427, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Engineering-arts At Olson
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1751 Kelly Dr
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-7200
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8808 Medicine Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-4400
Gr: K-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Neill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 Medicine Lake Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3415 Louisiana Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 546-9999
Gr: K-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Highview Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Sandburg Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Sonnesyn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3421 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Sandburg Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Robbinsdale Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Sandburg Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-8700
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix School
Alternative School
11505 36th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-8082
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Robbinsdale Shared Time Program
Special Education School
4148 Winnetka Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-8082
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Summer Credit Recovery
Alternative School
4148 Winnetka Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55427
(763) 504-8162
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55427, MN?
How many public schools are located in 55427?
11 public schools are located in 55427.
What percentage of students in 55427 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 55427 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55427?
55427 public schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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