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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hopkins Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,522 students in Hopkins, MN (there are 7 private schools, serving 5,920 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in Hopkins, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hopkins, MN are Xinxing Academy, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School and Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopkins, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hopkins have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Hopkins, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Xinxing Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4300
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Gr: K-5 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Gr: 6-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
School #527
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Hopkins North Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
L.h. Tanglen Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10901 Hillside Ln
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
West Education Center Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Hopkins West Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4401
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Alice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Minnetonka Mills Rd
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Hopkins High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Royals Dr
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5605 Green Circle Drive
Hopkins, MN 55343
(612) 217-0436
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Ubah Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Main St
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 540-2942
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: n/an/a
270 - Hap - I.s.
Alternative School
2400 Royals Dr
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins Alternative
Alternative School
2400 Royals Dr
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4509
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins North Jr High Alc
Alternative School
10700 Cedar Lake Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
270 Hopkins West Jr High Alc
Alternative School
3830 Baker Rd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4843
Gr: 7-9
Rank: n/an/a
4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - Alc
Alternative School
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - I.s.
Alternative School
11111 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 746-7760
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - W-alt - Ey
Alternative School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 374-5786
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Harley Hopkins Early Childhood
125 Monroe Ave S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-5000
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Harley Hopkins Family Center
Special Education School
125 Monroe Ave S
Hopkins, MN 55343
(952) 988-5020
Gr: PK | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Senops
Special Education School
1001 Highway 7
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 988-4042
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Plus
Special Education School
6715 Minnetonka Blvd
Hopkins, MN 55305
(952) 928-6400
Gr: 12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
W-alt-is
Alternative School
11140 Bren Rd W
Hopkins, MN 55343
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hopkins, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Hopkins, MN include Xinxing Academy, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School and Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Hopkins?
25 public schools are located in Hopkins.
What percentage of students in Hopkins go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in Hopkins are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hopkins?
Hopkins public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hopkins are often viewed compared to one another?

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