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Best West Bloomington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,749 students in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in West Bloomington are Ridgeview Elementary School, Jefferson High School and Normandale Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9400 Nesbitt Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 806-7100
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Normandale Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9501 Toledo Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Poplar Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8401 Palmer Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1301 W 104th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Olson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4501 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8800
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9301 Thomas Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3701 W 108th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 806-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
New Code Academy Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Ecse
Special Education School
4901 W 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Gr: PK | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Transition Center
Special Education School
2575 West 88th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6259
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Academy
Alternative School
8800 Queen Ave S, Suite 318
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6172
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
New Code Academy High School
1350 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 444-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN include Ridgeview Elementary School, Jefferson High School and Normandale Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis?
15 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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