3,091
Preschools
2,371
Elementary Schools
1,713
Middle Schools
1,625
High Schools
2,748
Public District Schools
2,563
Private Schools
5,640
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Minnesota based on a variety of measures. 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
August 01, 2025
Faith filled environment. Holy Trinity really gets that they exist to fom disciples for Christ. We have had happy kids there for years.
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Holy Trinity Catholic School
Parent / Guardian
July 31, 2025
There is truly no school that compares to Cyprus Classical Academy. Its small class sizes and exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio enable a level of individualized attention that is virtually... More
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Cyprus Classical Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 30, 2025
The community at Valley Middle School of STEM doesn't reward the hardworkers very well and the people who fall behind have a hard time getting help. The people who fall in the middle of these are... More
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Valley Middle School