- 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
- + 17 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
- 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
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| Metric | Minneapolis Public School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 102 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $14,100/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Minneapolis Public School District
Families searching for schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota (ZIP 55412) are zoned to Minneapolis Public School District in Hennepin County. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Minnesota districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 1 school, covering Pre-K – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, Minneapolis Public School District spends approximately $14,100 per student per year, placing it near the Minnesota state average of approximately $14,000 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 1 schools serving grades Pre-K – 12th, Minneapolis Public School District qualifies as a small, community-focused district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
With a rating of 6/10 (average), Minneapolis Public School District ranks among Minnesota’s average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Minneapolis Public School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 55412
Children in zip code 55412 are assigned to Minneapolis Public School District 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 55412, 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 School District at (612)668-0000 or visit www.mpls.k12.mn.us/. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. 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
For families considering a purchase in the Minneapolis area, district assignment matters financially. Because Minneapolis Public School District serves zip code 55412, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 55412 and neighboring areas. 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 School District 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 55412.
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 School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 55412 data.