3,088
Preschools
2,367
Elementary Schools
1,711
Middle Schools
1,623
High Schools
2,746
Public District Schools
2,560
Private Schools
5,635
Total Schools
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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 | 40 schools
Reviews From Schools in Minnesota
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 15, 2025
Good school with great academics and great work ethics
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Prairie View Middle School
Parent / Guardian
September 13, 2025
Absolutely wonderful experience! Both my son and daughter attended this Chikd Garden, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the journey they had. The staff tailored their learning experiences to their... More
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Child Garden Montessori School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 09, 2025
Horrible school does not help kids for where they need to go and what they need but worry about phones going away Tamika and her colleagues don’t deserve to work at such a high level.
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Plymouth Middle School