3,093
Preschools
2,378
Elementary Schools
1,715
Middle Schools
1,625
High Schools
2,748
Public District Schools
2,572
Private Schools
5,649
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Minnesota based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Minnesota at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Minnesota offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Minnesota
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Anoka-Hennepin Public School Dist.
38,590 students | ANOKA, MN
Grades PK, K-12 | 54 schools -
St. Paul Public School District
32,316 students | SAINT PAUL, MN
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 113 schools -
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District
29,221 students | ROSEMOUNT, MN
Grades PK, K-12 | 42 schools -
Minneapolis Public School Dist.
29,205 students | MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 123 schools -
Osseo Public School District
20,737 students | MAPLE GROVE, MN
Grades PK, K-12 | 42 schools
Reviews From Schools in Minnesota
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Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2025
This school has been great for my son. He needed a smaller school with an accepting community. The large traditional high school was not a good fit for him and he is so much more comfortable in this... More
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Watershed High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 24, 2025
Teachers are awesome. Administration is horrible. There is no accountability or consequences for any student misconduct. They get a sucker and a game. Children without consequences become adults... More
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Glacier Hills Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 24, 2025
I’ve lived long enough to know when something’s just not right, and what happened at Monroe wasn’t. Someone made a racist comment toward my grandson, and his teacher didn’t say a word. Just let it... More
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Monroe Elementary School