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Best Minneapolis Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 93 public charter schools serving 21,553 students in Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Minneapolis, MN are Yinghua Academy, International Spanish Language Academy and Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minneapolis, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Minneapolis have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Minneapolis, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
International Spanish Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5350 W 78th St
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 W 76th St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7600
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Agamim Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5300 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Southside Family Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 W 76th St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Watershed High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6541 16th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
New City School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 6th St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 623-3309
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 E 38th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 879-6703
Gr: K-1 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1
Rank: #1212.
Nasha Shkola Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6717 85th Ave North
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 496-5550
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Unity Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2507 Fremont Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 588-1449
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3397 Coon Rapids Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 339-0642
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Set Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #1717.
Success Academy Bloomington Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8201 Park Ave S, Ste B
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 876-3050
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1818.
Noble Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9477 Decatur Dr N
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 592-7706
Gr: 7-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Bluesky Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2051 Killebrew Drive, Suite #5
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(651) 642-0888
Gr: 6-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2121.
Metro College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Gr: 6-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 843-5050
Gr: K-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Universal Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2912 28th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Prairie Seeds High School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #2525.
Noble Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9477 Decatur Dr N
Minneapolis, MN 55445
(763) 592-7706
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2626.
Mts Pease Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 13th Ave Se
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 378-1377
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Spero Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 California St. Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 465-8600
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Twin Cities International Schools
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 821-6470
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2929.
Athlos Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10100 Noble Pkwy N
Minneapolis, MN 55443
(763) 777-8942
Gr: PK-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Best Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 381-9743
Gr: K-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3232.
Northeast College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Industrial Blvd. Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 248-8240
Gr: K-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Northwest Passage High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11345 Robinson Dr Nw
Minneapolis, MN 55433
(763) 862-9223
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3434.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: PK-1 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: 2-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Minneapolis, MN include Yinghua Academy, International Spanish Language Academy and Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Minneapolis?
94 public charter schools are located in Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Minneapolis are often viewed compared to one another?

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