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Best Camden Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,020 students in the neighborhood of Camden, Minneapolis, MN.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Camden are Forest Elementary School, Loring Elementary School and Lucy Laney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Camden, Minneapolis, MN public elementary schools have an score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Camden, Minneapolis, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Forest Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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6800 47th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7900

Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #22.

Loring Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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2600 44th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2060

Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #33.

Lucy Laney Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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3333 Penn Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 668-2200

Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #44.

Olson Middle School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
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1607 51st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-1640

Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #55.

Jenny Lind Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
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5025 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 668-2020

Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.

Kipp North Star Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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5034 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700

Gr: 5-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.

Sojourner Truth Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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3820 Emerson Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55412
(612) 588-3599

Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #88.

Kipp North Star Primary

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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5034 Oliver Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700

Gr: K-4 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Camden, Minneapolis, MN?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Camden, Minneapolis, MN include Forest Elementary School, Loring Elementary School and Lucy Laney Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Camden, Minneapolis?

9 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Camden, Minneapolis.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Camden, Minneapolis?

the neighborhood of Camden, Minneapolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).