Top Rankings
Richfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,094 students in Richfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Richfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
4,094 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
338 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richfield Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Graduation Rate
93%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
45%
12%
% Black
14%
12%
% White
29%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,201 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,047 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,201
$17,742
Spending / Student
$27,047
$18,463
Best Richfield Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Sheridan Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Richfield College Experience Prg
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3035
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3035
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Richfield Stem School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7020 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Richfield Dual Language School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Richfield Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6100
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7315 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6800
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7461 Oliver Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
7145 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6041
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6041
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
7145 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3001
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3001
Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Special Education
Special Education School
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6202
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6202
Gr: 12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richfield Public School District?
Richfield Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,094 students.
What is the rank of Richfield Public School District?
Richfield Public School District is ranked #394 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richfield Public School District?
45% of Richfield Public School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richfield Public School District?
Richfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Richfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,047 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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