Best Public Schools in Minnetonka, MN


Summary:

The city of Minnetonka, Minnesota is home to a diverse set of 17 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 6 high schools, all part of the Minnetonka Public School District, the Hopkins Public School District, the Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, the Lionsgate Academy, and Intermediate School District 287.

Several schools stand out in the Minnetonka area, including Minnetonka Senior High, ranked 3rd in Minnesota, Minnetonka East Middle, ranked 6th, and Scenic Heights Elementary, ranked 5th. These top-performing schools boast 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and consistently high test scores. The Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School also ranks among the best in the state, at 7th in 2023-2024 and 5th in 2024-2025.

However, the data also reveals a significant gap in performance between the highest-ranked schools and the lower-performing ones within the same districts. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The alternative school, West Education Center Alternative, stands out with the highest free/reduced lunch rate and lower performance compared to the other schools in the area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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