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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 55436

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At a glance

Schools

1,229

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedCountryside Elementary38^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Countryside Elementary up 5 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 55436 zip code in Edina, Minnesota is home to two exceptional elementary schools, Countryside Elementary and Highlands Elementary, both part of the highly-ranked Edina Public School District. These schools consistently perform at the top of the state, with Countryside Elementary ranking as high as 38th in Minnesota and both schools outperforming the district and state averages in MCA-III Math and Reading assessments.

Academically, Countryside Elementary stands out for its exceptional Math performance, with over 80% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better. Highlands Elementary shines in 5th grade Reading, with over 85% of students achieving proficiency or higher in 2023-2024. Both schools maintain a strong focus on student success, with smaller class sizes at Countryside Elementary potentially contributing to its academic excellence.

While the schools serve a relatively affluent community, with slightly lower percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the district, the Edina Public School District as a whole is recognized for its commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students. The consistent top rankings of Countryside Elementary and Highlands Elementary within this esteemed district underscores the exceptional educational opportunities available to families in the 55436 zip code.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)				MCA-III Reading (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Countryside Elementary	Public	K-5	5701 Benton Ave S	Edina	55436	Hennepin County	Edina Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(952) 848-4700	665	44	15.2	15.2%	486 (73.1%)	43 (6.5%)	63 (9.5%)	30 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.3%)	90.8	38^th of 872 public elementary schools	95.6%		89.7	43^rd of 881 public elementary schools	95.1%	5	86.5	80.8	57.9	74.5	70.8	69.7	80.4	73.8	$12,358
Highlands Elementary	Public	K-5	5505 Doncaster Way	Edina	55436	Hennepin County	Edina Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 848-4500	564	37	15.0	14.9%	420 (74.5%)	32 (5.7%)	35 (6.2%)	35 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.4%)	89.9	48^th of 872 public elementary schools	94.5%		89.7	42^nd of 881 public elementary schools	95.2%	6	78.8	81.3	67.4	75.9	65.3	71.4	74.2	70.2	$13,265
Edina Elementary Virtual Pathway	Public	K-8	5505 Doncaster Way	Edina	55436	Hennepin County	Edina Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 848-4096	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 55436

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Edina	0.43 mi	18	29^th
Minnetonka	1.7 mi	26	121^st
Hopkins	1.74 mi	8	330^th
Saint Louis Park	2.43 mi	18	140^th
Minneapolis	2.64 mi	166	384^th

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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.

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