Best Schools in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
31 schools · 18 Elementary · 5 Middle · 5 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Brooklyn Park?
Use this page to compare every school in Brooklyn Park by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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School #531
Other · Intermediate School District 287. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Nasha Shkola Charter School
Elementary · Nasha Shkola Charter School. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Osseo Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Brooklyn Park for 2026 are School #531 (9.2/10), Nasha Shkola Charter School (8.9/10), and Fair Oaks Elementary (8.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 28 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
31
29 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$301,980
home value · ACS
Districts
11
serving the city
Schools
31
29 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$301,980
home value · ACS
Districts
11
serving the city
Rates 8.9/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Brooklyn Park schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Brooklyn Park
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (28 of 31). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | School #531 | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Nasha Shkola Charter School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Fair Oaks Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Twin Lakes Stem Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Athlos Leadership Academy | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Prairie Seeds EL School Academy | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Excell Academy Charter | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Prairie Seeds High School Academy | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodland Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $88,331
- Median home value
- $301,980
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
23% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Brooklyn Park compares
Minnesota rank
#150 of 229
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Minnesota avg (6.2)
Median household income
$88k
105% of Minnesota median
Schools in this city
30
About Schools in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is a mid-sized suburb northwest of Minneapolis with 27 ranked public schools and an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 — a performance profile that reflects real variation across the city, from standout elementaries to schools still climbing. Parents shouldn't treat that average as a ceiling: 7 of those 27 schools, or 26%, score 7 or above, meaning strong options are available for families who know where to look.
The top performers cluster at the elementary level. Fair Oaks Elementary leads the city with an 8.6 out of 10 — the highest score among all ranked public schools in Brooklyn Park and a meaningful distance above the citywide average. Woodland Elementary follows at 8.1, and three more elementary schools — Nasha Shkola Charter School, Spero Academy Brooklyn Park, and Palmer Lake Elementary — each hold a 7.3 or higher. For parents entering the K-5 stage, Brooklyn Park's best options are genuinely competitive with strong suburban peers.
The charter sector adds a real choice. Nasha Shkola Charter School earns its 7.4 alongside the district's top-rated traditional elementaries, making it worth evaluating for families open to alternatives to the zoned assignment. Spero Academy Brooklyn Park, a specialized campus serving students with complex learning needs, scores 7.3 — an important signal for families navigating those specific requirements.
The practical takeaway for parents: Brooklyn Park rewards research. The gap between the city's top school and its citywide average is nearly three full points, which means your assigned school and your best available school may look very different on paper. Families in the 7-and-above tier are getting above-average outcomes relative to the city baseline. Those outside it — especially at the middle and high school levels, where the top-end scores are less concentrated — should weigh boundary options, open enrollment eligibility, and charter availability before settling. The city's strong elementary tier makes it a reasonable landing spot for families in early school years; the upper grades warrant closer comparison shopping.
Elementary Schools
18 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 368 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.2 |
| 3 | 203 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 713 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.3 |
| 5 | 84 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 357 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 |
| 7 | 483 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.6 |
| 8 | 633 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 9 | 464 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 |
| 10 | 82 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 |
Show all 18 elementary schools in Brooklyn Park
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 211 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 940 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
| 3 | 447 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
| 4 | 117 students · 7th–8th | 4.4 |
| 5 | 98 students · 6th–8th | 4.2 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 256 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 2 | 68 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 3 | 1,991 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 4 | 160 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 |
| 5 | 182 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 students · Kindergarten–12th | 9.2 | ||
| 2 | 15 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Maranatha Christian Academy
Private
771 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.0 | ||
Schools in Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota · 31 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes
Median Income
$88,331
Median Home Value
$301,980
Median Rent
$1,469/mo
Population
124,533
College Educated
32%
Homeownership
71%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Community Profile
Brooklyn Park has a median household income of $88,331. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $301,980, with a median rent of $1,469/month. The local poverty rate of 9.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Minnesota
- Elementary
- 18
- Middle
- 5
- High
- 5
- Other
- 3
Resources
School Districts (11)
Intermediate School District 287
50 schools · 858 students
Athlos Leadership Academy
1 school · 713 students
EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER
1 school · 483 students
SAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
1 school · 68 students
PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY
3 schools · 824 students
NOBLE ACADEMY
2 schools · 553 students
Spero Academy
2 schools · 229 students
NASHA SHKOLA CHARTER SCHOOL
1 school · 106 students
Twin Lakes STEM Academy
1 school · 203 students
Anoka-Hennepin School District
51 schools · 38,631 students
OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
34 schools · 20,776 students
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Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
How many schools are in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
Brooklyn Park has 31 schools, including 29 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Brooklyn Park is 5.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
The top-ranked school in Brooklyn Park on MySchoolScout is School #531 with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Brooklyn Park on MySchoolScout is Nasha Shkola Charter School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
The top-ranked middle school in Brooklyn Park on MySchoolScout is Prairie Seeds Middle School Academy with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What is the best high school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
The top-ranked high school in Brooklyn Park on MySchoolScout is Prairie Seeds High School Academy with a composite score of 6.4/10.
How many school districts serve Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
Brooklyn Park is served by 11 school districts: Intermediate School District 287, Athlos Leadership Academy, Excell Academy Charter, Sage Academy Charter School, Prairie Seeds Academy, Noble Academy, Spero Academy, Nasha Shkola Charter School, Twin Lakes Stem Academy, Anoka-hennepin School District, Osseo Public School District.
What is the education level in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
According to Census data, 32% of adults in Brooklyn Park have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
The median household income in Brooklyn Park is approximately $88,331 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
Yes, Brooklyn Park has 2 private schools alongside 29 public schools. The top-rated private school is Maranatha Christian Academy with a score of 6.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Brooklyn Park is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.