For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,061 students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Powderhorn Park are Wellstone International High School, Fair High School and Heritage Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wellstone International High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Hennepin Avenue, Kopp Hal
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Fair High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 S 10th St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-1560
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-1560
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Mps Metro Dt
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
932 East 34th Street, Door #8
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4782
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-4782
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Assessment/special
Special Education School
3320 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-5100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
3320 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-5100
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-5100
Grades: PK-K
| 542 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lirio Montessori
Charter School
3015 13th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 293-5314
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 293-5314
Grades: PK-K
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wellstone International High - Sws
Alternative School
1501 Hennepin Avenue, Kopp Hal
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis, MN include Wellstone International High School, Fair High School and Heritage Academy High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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