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Best Minnesota Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 4,865 students in Minnesota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Minnesota are Math And Science Academy, St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School and Yinghua Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Minnesota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Gr: 6-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Gr: 5-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14101 Southcross Dr W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 426-6001
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
International Spanish Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5350 W 78th St
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Davinci Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
532 Bunker Lake Boulevard Ne
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Gr: K-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Aspen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Gr: K-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 E 38th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 879-6703
Gr: K-1 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1
Rank: #99.
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Minnesota include Math And Science Academy, St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School and Yinghua Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Minnesota?
9 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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