Public elementary schools in Minnesota achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 51% (2026).
The public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Minnesota is Atheneum Elementary School, with ≥95%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 76%
95%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 80%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Atheneum Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 2-5
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Rank: #22.
Gate 4/5
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: 4-5
523 Marsh St W
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Rank: #33.
Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 3-5
4912 Vincent Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3310
Rank: #44.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: K-5
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 6-12
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 83%
Grades: K-5
5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Bridges Community Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Dassel Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-4
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Kenny Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
5720 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3340
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-4
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5920
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Delano Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 4-6
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Normandale Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: PK-5
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 6-12
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 5-8
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Wayzata West Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 6-8
149 Barry Ave N
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Wayzata, MN 55391
(763) 745-6400
Rank: #1616.
Elementary Lighthouse
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 1-6
7925 Able Street Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(763) 600-5200
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: K-5
5900 Concord Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4300
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4300
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: K-5
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Lester Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: K-5
5300 Glenwood St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8875
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8875
Rank: #2020.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: PK-5
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Plymouth Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: K-5
16005 41st Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5800
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Wayzata Central Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 6-8
305 Vicksburg Ln N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-6000
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Wayzata East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 6-8
12000 Ridgemount Ave W
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Minneapolis, MN 55441
(763) 745-6201
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Delano Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-3
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Folwell Elementary School
(Reading: 75-79%)
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
603 15th Ave Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 328-3220
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Hilltop Primary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-4
5700 Game Farm Rd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
La Ola Del Lago At Grainwood
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
5061 Minnesota St Se
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0900
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
34 2nd St Ne
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2016
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2016
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Spectrum Middle School - Grade 6
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 6
11044 Industrial Circle Nw
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-8703
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Chanhassen Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: K-5
7600 Laredo Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-6700
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 556-6700
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Congdon Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: K-5
3116 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8825
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8825
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 5-7
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: K-5
5701 Benton Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4700
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: K-5
5505 Doncaster Way
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4500
Minneapolis, MN 55436
(952) 848-4500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Minnesota average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency is 51%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Minnesota?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Minnesota include Atheneum Elementary School, Gate 4/5 and Lake Harriet Upper Elementary School.
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