The brief
The top-rated high schools in Minneapolis for 2026 are Washburn High (7.6/10), Minnehaha Academy - Upper School (7.6/10), and Loring-Nicollet High (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 40 high schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Minneapolis has 37 ranked high schools, giving families a genuinely broad field to evaluate. South High leads the metro with a composite score of 8.5 out of 10, tied with Longfellow Alternative High at the same mark. Washburn, Roosevelt, and Wellstone International round out the top five, all scoring between 7.9 and 8.0. The average composite across all ranked schools sits at 6.6, so the gap between a median school and a top performer is meaningful — worth paying close attention to when sorting. Nearly half the field clears the 7-point threshold, with 17 schools scoring 7 or higher. That concentration of solid performers gives Minneapolis parents more viable options than metros of similar size often do. Use the table below to sort by score, school type, or other factors that matter most to your student. The data reflects each school's academic performance across standardized measures — no single number tells the whole story, but it's a useful starting point.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 17.6
- 27.6
- 37.4
- 47.2
- 57.0
- 66.8
- 76.7
- 86.6
- 96.6
- 106.4
All 40 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 40
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Washburn HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 1,555student-teacher ratio 19.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 2Minnehaha Academy - Upper Schoolstudents 374student-teacher ratio 10.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 3Loring-Nicollet HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 55grades 9th–12th
- 4Harrison Education CenterMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 35student-teacher ratio 3.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 5Center SchoolMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 33grades 7th–12th
- 6Takoda PrepMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 33grades 9th–12th
- 7Augsburg Fairview AcademycharterAugsburg Fairview Academystudents 87student-teacher ratio 10.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Fair HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 332student-teacher ratio 17.5:1grades 9th–12th
- 9Heritage Academy HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 77student-teacher ratio 5.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 10Mts High SchoolcharterMinnesota Transitions Charter Schstudents 139student-teacher ratio 7.7:1grades 7th–12th
- 11Roosevelt HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 1,121student-teacher ratio 16.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 12Longfellow Alternative HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 61student-teacher ratio 8.7:1grades 7th–12th
- 13Unity CampuscharterMinnesota Internship Centerstudents 81student-teacher ratio 20.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 14Lincoln International High SchoolcharterLincoln International High Schoolstudents 165student-teacher ratio 12.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 15Rondo CampuscharterMinnesota Internship Centerstudents 47student-teacher ratio 11.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 16Edison HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 833student-teacher ratio 14.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 17EL Colegio Charter SchoolcharterEL Colegio Charter Schoolstudents 96student-teacher ratio 10.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 18MercMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 62grades 9th–12th
- 19Southwest HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 1,310student-teacher ratio 17.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 20Menlo Park AcademyMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 56grades 9th–12th
- 21Henry HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 826student-teacher ratio 12.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 22Stadium ViewMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 43student-teacher ratio 4.3:1grades 6th–12th
- 23North HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 509student-teacher ratio 11.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 24Venture Academy High SchoolcharterVenture Academystudents 226student-teacher ratio 11.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 25South HighMinneapolis Public School Districtstudents 1,261student-teacher ratio 13.9:1grades 9th–12th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Minnesota education department. Rankings are relative to all public high schools in Minnesota. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Washburn High
Minneapolis Public School District
1,555 students · 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 17% in Minnesota
- Academics
- 7.5
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 3.5
- 2
Minnehaha Academy - Upper School
374 students · 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 16% in Minnesota
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 3
Loring-Nicollet High
Minneapolis Public School District
55 students · grades 9th–12th
Top 21% in Minnesota
- Academics
- 3.6
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 8.7
- 4
Harrison Education Center
Minneapolis Public School District
35 students · 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 25% in Minnesota
- Academics
- 5.8
- Growth
- 9.4
- Environment
- 9.9
- 5
- Academics
- 6.0
- Growth
- 9.6
- Environment
- 8.7
- 6
- Academics
- 4.9
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 8.7
- 7
Augsburg Fairview Academy
Augsburg Fairview Academy
87 students · 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 36% in Minnesota · charter
- Academics
- 4.3
- Growth
- 8.6
- Environment
- 9.8
- 8
Fair High
Minneapolis Public School District
332 students · 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 40% in Minnesota
- Academics
- 4.6
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 3.4
- 9
Heritage Academy High
Minneapolis Public School District
77 students · 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 40% in Minnesota
- Academics
- 4.7
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 5.6
- 10
Mts High School
Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch
139 students · 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 7th–12th
Top 44% in Minnesota · charter
- Academics
- 3.0
- Growth
- 9.2
- Environment
- 7.9
Questions
What is the best high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Washburn High is the top-rated high school in Minneapolis with a composite score of 7.6/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many high schools are in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
Minneapolis has 50 high schools, including 16 charter schools. Of these, 41 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average high school rating in Minneapolis?
Among 41 Minneapolis high schools with a composite score, the average is 5.8/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Minnesota).
How does MySchoolScout rate high schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Minnesota, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Minnesota, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Minneapolis high school rankings?
Minneapolis has 16 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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