2024 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

North Woods Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Wayzata Public Schools, MN,

PK, K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Absolutely amazing school, teachers and community! 3 of our girls currently go to Northwoods Elementary and they all just love it! The teachers are engaging and provide additional resources (reading....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 772,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Scenic Heights Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Minnetonka Public School District, MN,

K-5,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great school choice elementary serving students from over 20 local school districts. Great variety of academics and extracurriculars: language immersion, navigator program, special education, music,....

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 906,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Kimberly Lane Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Wayzata Public Schools, MN,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Kimberly Lane is a great school. The teachers get involved in each child's needs and the communication is excellent..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 527,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Plymouth Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Wayzata Public Schools, MN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 584,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower School

Blue checkmark.

St. Croix Preparatory Academy, MN,

K-4,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers are amazing! In addition to the main classroom teacher, each classroom has a dedicated Assistant. So, there are at least two teachers in the room to work with the students. Not only....

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 457,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Creek Valley Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Edina Public School District, MN,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Creek Valley Elementary School is a great school! Everyone is equal with their races, the teachers are strict, but funny and kind, and everyone learns a lot!!.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 612,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Greenwood Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Wayzata Public Schools, MN,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great school, great teachers, and Dr. G as principal. Just a fantastic environment for kids to learn and grow..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 825,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Meadow Ridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Wayzata Public Schools, MN,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Our experience with Meadow Ridge has been awesome. Our kid's classroom teachers, special education teachers and Wayzata Kids staff have been fantastic. They have all been very attentive, easy to....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 768,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Gleason Lake Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Wayzata Public Schools, MN,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I go to this school, it’s great. Teachers are very kind and helpful, it offers gifted and talented classes. Food is overall average just like most elementary schools. The specialists include:....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 563,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Excelsior Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Minnetonka Public School District, MN,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This review is really for Niche and some of the ridiculous rating parameters. First, diversity has nothing to do with the overall educational experience of a school. Diversity parameters according....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 739,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Cornelia Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Edina Public School District, MN,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Wonderful friendly school, with truly caring teachers, a community connected spirit, and constant evaluation on how to evolve to better serve all students unique needs..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 577,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Sunset Hill Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Wayzata Public Schools, MN,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says It had encouraging, personal, and memorable teachers. It also provided a plethora of opportunities for the young students. The nature center in literally the backyard of the school was a highlight....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 670,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Concord Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Edina Public School District, MN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 723,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Cologne Academy

Blue checkmark.

Cologne Academy, MN,

K-8,

28 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My children attended Cologne Academy all the way from Kindergarten through 8th grade. It was a wonderful experience that left them well-prepared for high school. I also happen to be a staff member at....

Read 28 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 732,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School

Blue checkmark.

Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, MN,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The academics are very good, my son was behind and they have specialists that are great. They also have an elementary school counselor - and that is key at this age. I continue to read the student....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 828,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Highlands Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Edina Public School District, MN,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We’ve been really impressed with our kid’s teachers, the principal, and the welcoming, inclusive community. (Not to mention the incorporation of outdoor education!) The focus is on nurturing whole....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 564,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Clear Springs Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Minnetonka Public School District, MN,

K-5,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We love Clear Springs. Our teachers have been wonderful. The support staff are amazing and really understand kids and their development. They have been great for our neurodivergent kids. Our kids....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 857,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Groveland Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Minnetonka Public School District, MN,

K-5,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Groveland is amazing! We moved here from out of state and my daughter was behind in reading. Within the first weeks she was given a "reading helper," and made amazing progress! There are many...Most importantly, the teachers and staff CARE - and that is saying SO much - just to have someone put some serious effort in when things need fixing. I will always be a huge Groveland Supporter...Is Groveland perfect? Certainly not, but nothing is. We wish for more diversity (I'd say we're 'average' for this area, though, sadly) and for EVERY kid in the school to be a kind and caring....

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 879,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Normandale Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Edina Public School District, MN,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 657,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Orono Intermediate Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Orono Public School District, MN,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 637,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Eden Prairie Schools, MN,

PK, K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My daughter has been going to Cedar Ridge since kindergarten and is now in 3rd grade. We absolutely love this school. The teachers are outstanding and really care about each child’s success..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 471,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Prairie View Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Eden Prairie Schools, MN,

PK, K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Teachers are great, a wonderful school atmosphere, supportive & kind staff. Our kids are receiving an excellent education by caring, committed teachers who love to teach and you can tell because kids....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 629,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Nova Classical Academy Lower School

Blue checkmark.

Nova Classical Academy, MN,

K-5,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My daughter was a transfer student from another charter school. The previous school she went to wanted to put her in special education. I disagreed with this and turned that down. So when my daughter....

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 483,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

Eden Lake Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

PK, K-5,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Eden Lake and the EP School District are working hard and smart to not only keep our kids safe, but to keep our kids learning in person. They understand the importance of valuing what kids need from....

Read 11 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 661,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnesota.

Countryside Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Edina Public School District, MN,

K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 2.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great teachers , administration, and staff! The school creates a safe and welcoming environment conducive to learning and growing up. Attention to the whole student - academic, well-being, and....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 606,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,