Edina Public School District

The Edina Public School District is an exceptional school system in Minnesota, comprising 12 schools that serve students from early childhood through 12th grade. The district is highly ranked, with all of its schools earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger, and it places 12th out of 448 districts in the state.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as top performers. Edina Senior High is the district's highest-ranked high school, ranking 3rd out of 476 Minnesota high schools and earning a 5-star rating. It boasts consistently high test scores, a 91.5% 4-year graduation rate, and a low 0.6% dropout rate. At the elementary level, Normandale Elementary is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranking 9th out of 845 Minnesota elementary schools, with exceptional math proficiency rates. The district's two middle schools, South View Middle and Valley View Middle, also stand out, ranking 19th and 18th out of 529 Minnesota middle schools respectively.

While the Edina Public School District as a whole is an exceptionally high-performing system, there is some variation in performance within the district. The district serves a relatively affluent and racially homogeneous student population, which likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes. However, the district's virtual pathway schools have more diverse student demographics, with higher percentages of minority and low-income students. Overall, the Edina Public School District is a shining example of academic excellence, with most of its schools ranking among the top in the state.