Greenwood Elementary School

18005 Medina Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 762 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Greenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 762 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Character and Scholarship for Life

School Rankings

Greenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#49 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
77%
46%
73%
51%
70-74%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
20%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
7%
12%
White
63%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Wayzata Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Greenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Greenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimberly Lane Elementary School, Plymouth Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
762 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Greenwood Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of Wayzata Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 762 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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