For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,483 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Minneapolis are Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, Burroughs Elementary School and Kenny Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Gr: 3-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Kenny Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5720 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4030 Chowen Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3210
Gr: K-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Armatage Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2501 W 56th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Windom Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5821 Wentworth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3370
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5757 Irving Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4237 Colfax Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 668-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Justice Page Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 West 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Washburn High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W 49th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,521 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1111.
Southwest High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Stonebridge World School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 877-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest High - Sws
Alternative School
3414 W 47th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3030
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN include Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School, Burroughs Elementary School and Kenny Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
13 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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