For the 2025 school year, there are 224 charter public elementary schools serving 54,692 students in Minnesota.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Minnesota are St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower, Nova Classical Academy Lower School and Nova Classical Academy Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Grades: K-4
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: K-5
| 826 students
Rank: #55.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Grades: 6-12
| 663 students
Rank: #66.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Grades: K-8
| 665 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Grades: 5-8
| 375 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Grades: K-8
| 838 students
Rank: #99.
Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8600 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 426-6001
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 426-6001
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
International Spanish Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5350 W 78th St
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Prairie Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27695 Denmark Ave
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #1212.
Great Oaks Academy - Grammar
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Elm St
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 615-0499
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 615-0499
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Grades: 6-12
| 714 students
Rank: #1414.
Ridgeway Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Grades: K-5
| 91 students
Rank: #1515.
Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 West 76th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #1616.
North Shore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5926 Ryan Rd
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 525-0663
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Davinci Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
532 Bunker Lake Boulevard Ne
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Grades: K-8
| 987 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1031 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 492-7106
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 492-7106
Grades: K-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1919.
Aspen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #2020.
Parnassus Prep Sch-grammar
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Grades: K-4
| 657 students
Rank: #2121.
Pact Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7250 E Ramsey Pkwy Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #2222.
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Grades: 6
| 121 students
Rank: #2323.
Agamim Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5300 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(952) 856-2531
Grades: K-8
| 261 students
Rank: #2424.
Bluffview Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1321 Gilmore Ave
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 452-2807
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak Hill Montessori Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Rank: #2626.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: #2727.
Swan River Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Maple St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Grades: K-6
| 162 students
Rank: #2828.
Great River Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Grades: 1-6
| 385 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1611 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 774-5000
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 774-5000
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 414-6000
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 414-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 113 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Southside Family Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Clinton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 872-8322
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
World Learner Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112050 Hundertmark Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 368-7398
Grades: 1-8
| 203 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Crosslake Community Seat Based
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35808 County Rd 66
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Crosslake, MN 56442
(218) 692-5437
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Pact Charter Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7729 161st Ave Nw
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 712-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 576 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Parnassus Preparatory School-logic
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11201 96th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Osseo, MN 55369
(763) 496-1416
Grades: 5-8
| 469 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Minnesota include St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower, Nova Classical Academy Lower School and Nova Classical Academy Upper School.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Minnesota?
224 charter public elementary schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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