Minneapolis Public Schools operates 71 schools. Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Minneapolis Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 29,205 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 97 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $18,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | ↑ 31% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 4/10 — Below Average | — | Below average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Public Schools (this district) | 4/10 | 37th | 29,205 |
| Minneapolis Public School District | 4/10 | 37th | 29,205 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 489 rated districts in MN → 37th percentile → 4/10.
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Education MCA/MTAS, all grades Percent Proficient, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
- Green Central Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 594 students
- Early Childhood Special Education — Grades PK–K · 573 students
- Barton Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 508 students
- Emerson Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 491 students
- Whittier Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 491 students
- Burroughs Elementary — Grades K–5 · 481 students
- Bancroft Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 477 students
- Lyndale Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 466 students
- Folwell Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 450 students
- Pillsbury Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 439 students
- Bryn Mawr Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 431 students
- Marcy Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 415 students
- Las Estrellas Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 401 students
- Dowling Elementary — Grades K–5 · 399 students
- Kenwood Elementary — Grades K–5 · 388 students
- Lucy Laney Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 386 students
- Northrop Elementary — Grades K–5 · 381 students
- Armatage Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 377 students
- Windom Elementary — Grades K–5 · 369 students
- Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary — Grades 2–5 · 349 students
- Hale Elementary — Grades K–2 · 326 students
- Loring Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 321 students
- Lake Harriet Lower Elementary — Grades K–2 · 309 students
- Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 304 students
- Kenny Elementary — Grades K–5 · 295 students
- + 18 more elementary schools
- Andersen Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,052 students
- Justice Page Middle — Grades 6–8 · 1,020 students
- Sanford Middle — Grades 6–8 · 728 students
- Anthony Middle — Grades 6–8 · 727 students
- Northeast Middle — Grades 6–8 · 541 students
- Anwatin Middle — Grades 6–8 · 334 students
- Olson Middle — Grades 6–8 · 329 students
- Franklin Middle — Grades 6–8 · 254 students
- Washburn High — Grades 9–12 · 1,521 students
- South High — Grades 9–12 · 1,257 students
- Southwest High — Grades 9–12 · 1,195 students
- Roosevelt High — Grades 9–12 · 1,148 students
- Edison High — Grades 9–12 · 865 students
- Camden High — Grades 9–12 · 783 students
- North High — Grades 9–12 · 591 students
- FAIR High — Grades 9–12 · 337 students
- Transition Plus Services — Grades 12–12 · 267 students
- Wellstone International High — Grades 9–12 · 166 students
- Plymouth Youth Center — Grades 9–12 · 96 students
- Roosevelt High - SWS — Grades 9–12 · 91 students
- Minneapolis Academy & Career Center — Grades 9–12 · 76 students
- VOA High — Grades 9–12 · 75 students
- Heritage Academy High — Grades 9–12 · 71 students
- MERC — Grades 9–12 · 60 students
- Loring-Nicollet High — Grades 9–12 · 57 students
- Harrison Education Center — Grades 9–12 · 50 students
- Menlo Park Academy — Grades 9–12 · 45 students
- Wellstone International High - SWS — Grades 9–12 · 39 students
- Takoda Prep — Grades 9–12 · 36 students
- MERC Extended — Grades 9–12 · 7 students
- Menlo Park Academy Extended — Grades 9–12 · 3 students
- Plymouth Youth Center Extended — Grades 9–12 · 2 students
- Southwest High - SWS — Grades 9–12 · 1 students
- + 6 more high schools
- Sullivan Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 640 students
- Seward Elementary — Grades PK–6 · 576 students
- Ella Baker Elementary — Grades PK–8 · 512 students
- MPS Online 6-12 — Grades 6–12 · 358 students
- River Bend Educational Center — Grades K–12 · 65 students
- Longfellow Alternative High — Grades 7–12 · 50 students
- Stadium View — Grades 6–12 · 43 students
- Center School — Grades 7–12 · 37 students
- MPS Metro HA — Grades K–12 · 35 students
- MPS Metro DT — Grades K–12 · 26 students
- Ronald McDonald House — Grades K–12 · 6 students
- Center School Extended — Grades 7–12
- Nonpublic Shared Time — Grades K–12
- Out of State Care and Treatment — Grades K–12
- MPLS H.S. Alternative Program
- MPS Metro C
- Henry High - SWS
About Minneapolis Public Schools
Zip code 55405 in Minneapolis, Minnesota is served by Minneapolis Public Schools for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Minneapolis Public Schools’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
Funding and Resources
Minneapolis Public Schools spent $18,090 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), roughly in line with Minnesota’s statewide $18,000 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 2,566 students, an estimated 74% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).
District Scale and Program Breadth
Minneapolis Public Schools is a very large district with 71 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 29,205 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 4/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Minneapolis Public Schools 4 out of 10 — below average among Minnesota public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Minnesota’s MCA/MTAS assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Minnesota is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Minneapolis Public Schools holds a low overall rating, with reading and math proficiency among the lowest in Minnesota on state assessments. Test results reflect many factors beyond the classroom, including community and economic conditions; a low score is a signal to research carefully, not a verdict on any individual school or teacher. Families in this area should research all available alternatives: inter-district transfers, charter schools, and magnet programs. Contact the district directly to understand exactly what programs are available at your assigned school.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 55405
Children in zip code 55405 are assigned to Minneapolis Public Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 55405, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Minneapolis Public Schools at (612)668-0000 or visit www.mpschools.org/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Minnesota districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Minneapolis
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Minneapolis Public Schools serves zip code 55405, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 55405. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Minnesota, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Minneapolis Public Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 55405.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Minneapolis Public Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 55405 data.