Best 55441 Minnesota Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,211 students in 55441, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55441, MN are Wayzata East Middle School, Sunset Hill Elementary School and Tier Three. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55441 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55441, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55441, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Gr: 6-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13005 Sunset Tr
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5900
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Tier Three
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Gr: K-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Fair School Pilgrim Lane
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3725 Pilgrim Lane N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 504-8401
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Plymouth Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10011 36th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 504-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
East Middle Alternative (Emap)
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-5000
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #77.
Tier Two
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Gr: K-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
District Service Center
Alternative School
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 559-3535
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
School #540
Alternative School
2855 Campus Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 205-7612
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Tier One
Special Education School
1820 Xenium Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 550-7232
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 55441, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55441, MN include Wayzata East Middle School, Sunset Hill Elementary School and Tier Three.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55441?
10 public elementary schools are located in 55441.
What is the racial composition of students in 55441?
55441 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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