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)
November 05, 2025
This school is not a safe haven for most students, move to Dakota instead. Willow Creek also has disgusting, horrible, nauseating food.
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Willow Creek Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
November 03, 2025
I transferred out of Burnsville High School to SES mid Junior year 2007. The environment is so welcoming and the teachers and students were approachable and kind. When I tell you this was... More
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School Of Environmental Studies
Parent / Guardian
November 02, 2025
Resurrection is a great school with caring teachers and staff. We love all of the teachers from preschool through 8th grade. Our children also love the variety of extra curricular activities offered... More
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Resurrection Lutheran School