For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,234 students in 55403, MN (there are , serving 1,412 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in 55403, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 55403, MN are Loring-nicollet High School, Wellstone International High School and Fair High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 55403 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55403, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55403, MN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loring-nicollet High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 South 13th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3614
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Wellstone International High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Hennepin Avenue, Kopp Hal
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Fair High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 S 10th St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Spruce Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-3610
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-3610
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
Loveworks Academy For Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Mount Curve Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(763) 522-6830
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(763) 522-6830
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Angela Day School
Charter School
3109 50th St E
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 373-1629
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(952) 373-1629
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Loring-nicollet High Extended
Alternative School
20 South 13th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 872-3626
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wellstone International High - Sws
Alternative School
1501 Hennepin Avenue, Kopp Hal
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
55403, Minnesota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 South 10th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 668-1060
Grades: K-3
| 23 students
10 S 10th St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 752-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 752-7100
Grades: K-12
| 513 students
10 S 10th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 752-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 752-7100
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Inter District Downtown School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
10 S 10th St
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 752-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 752-7100
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Minneapolis Youth Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
41 N. 12th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 252-1200
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 252-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
900 Mt Curve Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(651) 582-8204
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(651) 582-8204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ul Street Academy Middle School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2201 Blaisdell
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 813-5640
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 813-5640
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students
Urban League Academy High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2201 Blaisdell Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 874-9667
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 874-9667
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55403, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55403, MN include Loring-nicollet High School, Wellstone International High School and Fair High School.
How many public schools are located in 55403?
8 public schools are located in 55403.
What percentage of students in 55403 go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in 55403 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55403?
55403 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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