For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,240 students in 55436, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 55436, MN are Countryside Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School and Edina Elementary Virtual Pathway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55436 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55436, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55436, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 Benton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4500
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4500
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Edina Elementary Virtual Pathway
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4096
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4096
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4096
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4096
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
55436, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
272 Forest Hills Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13708 Holly Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 975-7041
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 55436, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55436, MN include Countryside Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School and Edina Elementary Virtual Pathway.
How many public schools are located in 55436?
4 public schools are located in 55436.
What is the racial composition of students in 55436?
55436 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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