| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka Public School District | Excelsior | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 11,248 | 13 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Westonka Public School District | Mound | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 2,438 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Edina Public School District | Minneapolis | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 8,610 | 14 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Orono Public School District | Long Lake | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 2,887 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Wayzata Public School District | Wayzata | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 12,318 | 20 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Waconia Public School District | Saint Bonifacius | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 4,045 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Eden Prairie Schools | Eden Prairie | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 8,939 | 12 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Elk River School District | Rogers | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 14,152 | 31 | PK–12 | 1 |
| St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools | SAINT ANTHONY | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1,830 | 6 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Anoka-Hennepin Public School District | Champlin | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 38,590 | 52 | PK–12 | 3 |
| St. Louis Park Public Schools | Minneapolis | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 4,509 | 12 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Rockford Public School District | Hamel | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 1,566 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Osseo Public School District | Maple Grove | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 20,737 | 33 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Hopkins Public Schools | Hopkins | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 6,833 | 15 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bloomington Public School District | Minneapolis | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 10,361 | 24 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Minneapolis Public School District | Minneapolis | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 29,205 | 97 | PK–12 | 21 |
| Richfield Public School District | Minneapolis | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 4,139 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Robbinsdale Public School District | Minneapolis | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 11,010 | 28 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Brooklyn Center School District | Minneapolis | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 2,124 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Hennepin County compares
Together they enroll 195,541 students across 402 schools. The largest is Anoka-Hennepin Public School District with 38,590 students. Districts here average 7.4/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Hennepin County has 19 public school districts covering 66 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hennepin County is Minnetonka Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hennepin County, MN?
19 school districts serve zip codes in Hennepin County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hennepin County, MN?
Of the districts serving Hennepin County, Minnetonka Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.