📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 15 Rated Districts in Hennepin County, MN
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnetonka Public School District | Minnetonka | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Westonka Public School District | Minnetrista | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #3 | Edina Public School District | Edina | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #4 | Orono Public School District | Long Lake | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #5 | Wayzata Public School District | Wayzata | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #6 | Eden Prairie Schools | Eden Prairie | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #7 | St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools | Saint Anthony | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #8 | St. Louis Park Public Schools | Saint Louis Park | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #9 | Osseo Public School District | Maple Grove | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #10 | Hopkins Public Schools | Hopkins | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #11 | Bloomington Public School District | Bloomington | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #12 | Minneapolis Public School District | Minneapolis | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #13 | Richfield Public School District | Richfield | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #14 | Robbinsdale Public School District | New Hope | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #15 | Brooklyn Center School District | Brooklyn Center | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Hennepin County, Minnesota (2026)
This page lists the 15 public school districts headquartered in Hennepin County, Minnesota that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using MCA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Minnesota, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Hennepin County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Hennepin County, Minnesota? ▼
Among the 15 rated districts in Hennepin County, Minnesota, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 99th percentile of Minnesota districts on MCA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency: Minnetonka Public School District (Minnetonka); Westonka Public School District (Minnetrista).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.