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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 55438

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At a glance

School

390

Students

5-star school

Top rankedRidgeview Elementary77^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools

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Ridgeview Elementary up 57 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 55438 zip code in Bloomington, Minnesota is home to one exceptional elementary school, Ridgeview Elementary. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning 5 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars in the 2022-2023 and 2024-2025 school years.

Ridgeview Elementary significantly outperforms the Bloomington Public School District and the state of Minnesota in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 72.35% of Ridgeview students were proficient or better in math, compared to 38.3% for the district and 45.21% for the state. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.7 is likely a contributing factor to its strong academic performance.

With 401 students enrolled, Ridgeview Elementary has maintained a high level of academic excellence, earning consistent 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform their peers in the district and state in math, reading, and science proficiency, suggesting Ridgeview Elementary is providing a high-quality education that effectively prepares its students for success.

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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
Ridgeview Elementary	Public	K-5	9400 Nesbitt Rd	Bloomington	55438	Hennepin County	Bloomington Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 806-7100	390	28	13.8	23.8%	265 (67.9%)	51 (13.1%)	23 (5.9%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (9.5%)	86.7	77^th of 872 public elementary schools	91.2%		80.8	134^th of 881 public elementary schools	84.8%	57	74.0	59.4	83.1	72.4	64.9	68.1	85.9	72.8	$13,266

Cities Near Zip Code 55438

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bloomington	0.96 mi	30	342^nd
Edina	2.55 mi	18	29^th
Eden Prairie	2.68 mi	21	42^nd
Richfield	4.31 mi	22	375^th
Shakopee	4.32 mi	22	267^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.

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.