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Best Minnesota Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 blue ribbon public high schools serving 8,933 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 high schools in Minnesota are Math And Science Academy, Delano High School and Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minnesota blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeville North High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High 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: #22.
Delano High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Gr: 7-12 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4001 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Mahtomedi Senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8000 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-5801
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lakeville North High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19600 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,871 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Caledonia Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
St. Anthony Village Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3303 33rd Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 706-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
Byron Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1887 2nd Ave Nw
Byron, MN 55920
(507) 775-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Red Rock Central Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
509 S Birch St
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Dawson-boyd Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Minnesota?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Minnesota include Math And Science Academy, Delano High School and Jefferson High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Minnesota?
11 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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