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Best 55428 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 4,535 students in 55428, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,131 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 55428, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55428, MN are North Education Center Academy, Alc Senior High School and 279online Learning Program 9-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55428 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55428, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55428, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Education Center Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Alc Senior High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
279online Learning Program 9-12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8670
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6800 47th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Seeds High School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #66.
279online Learning Program K-5
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8670
Gr: K-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Meadow Lake Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8525 62nd Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Park Brook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7400 Hampshire Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 561-6870
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
279online Learning Program 6-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8670
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8230 47th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1212.
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
Rank: #1313.
Escuela Exitos
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4741 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(612) 421-0152
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
4126 - Prairie Seeds Academy - I.s.
Alternative School
6200 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Academics
Alternative School
305 Willow Bend
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8301
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Neca - Ey
Alternative School
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-3108
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Credit Recovery
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Independent Study
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-8890
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Cooper Credit Recovery
Alternative School
8230 47th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
8301 47th Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8082
Gr: PK-K | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Neca Independent Study
Alternative School
5530 Zealand Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 550-7226
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
New Hope Learning Center
8301 47th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-5330
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Osseo Alc Alternative Programs
Alternative School
7300 Boone Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 391-7091
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Robbinsdale Transition Center
Special Education School
305 Willow Bend
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 504-8082
Gr: 12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55428, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55428, MN include North Education Center Academy, Alc Senior High School and 279online Learning Program 9-12.
How many public schools are located in 55428?
24 public schools are located in 55428.
What percentage of students in 55428 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 55428 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55428?
55428 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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