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Best 55423 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 5,843 students in 55423, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 948 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 55423, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55423, MN are Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary School, Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School and Watershed High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55423 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55423, MN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55423, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 W 76th St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7600
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Seven Hills - Richfield Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 W 76th St
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 314-7602
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Watershed High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6541 16th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 871-4363
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Sheridan Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
South Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Gr: 5-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Richfield College Experience Prg
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7201 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3035
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Richfield Stem School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7020 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Richfield Dual Language School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Richfield Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7315 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7461 Oliver Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7735 2nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 712-5252
Gr: K-7 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Partnership Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 866-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Scitech Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West 66th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Gr: K-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Seca - Ey
Alternative School
7450 Penn Ave So
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 355-5910
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richefield - Success At 15
Alternative School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Richfield High School-is
Alternative School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
7145 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6041
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center Prek
7145 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3001
Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Richfield High School Alc
Alternative School
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6056
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Seca - I.s.
Alternative School
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Special Education
Special Education School
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6202
Gr: 12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55423, MN?
How many public schools are located in 55423?
22 public schools are located in 55423.
What percentage of students in 55423 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 55423 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55423?
55423 public schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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