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Best 55421 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,068 students in 55421, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 223 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 55421, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55421, MN are Columbia Academy Anchor Program, Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary and Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55421 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55421, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55421, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Academy Anchor Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: PK-1 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: 2-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4405
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Columbia Heights Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4605
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #77.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4205
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Columbia Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4701
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Anchor
Alternative School
1400 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Bultum Academy
Charter School
1555 40th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 450-3522
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbia Heights Transition Program
Special Education School
1400 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1460 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4540
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Heights Secondary
1440 49th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 528-4533
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55421, MN?
How many public schools are located in 55421?
13 public schools are located in 55421.
What percentage of students in 55421 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 55421 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55421?
55421 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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