Best Schools in Edina, Minnesota
21 schools · 12 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Edina?
Use this page to compare every school in Edina by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Cornelia Elementary
Elementary · Edina Public School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Chesterton Academy
High. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Normandale Elementary
Elementary · Edina Public School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Edina for 2026 are Cornelia Elementary (8.4/10), Chesterton Academy (8.4/10), and Normandale Elementary (8.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 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
21
16 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$598,483
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
21
16 public · 5 private
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$598,483
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Edina schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Edina
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (15 of 21). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornelia Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Chesterton Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Normandale Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Concord Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Countryside Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Highlands Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | South View Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Valley View Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Creek Valley Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Edina Senior High | 6.9 / 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
- 7.2/10
- Median household income
- $145,836
- Median home value
- $598,483
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
63% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Edina compares
Minnesota rank
#23 of 229
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Minnesota avg (6.2)
Median household income
$146k
174% of Minnesota median
Schools in this city
16
About Schools in Edina, Minnesota
Edina, Minnesota runs 12 ranked public schools with a district average of 7.7 out of 10 — a floor that reflects a system performing consistently well. Nine of those 12 schools, or 75%, score 7.0 or above, which means strong academic options aren't a top-of-the-district luxury. They're distributed across the grade levels parents actually navigate.
Elementary schools carry the heaviest weight in Edina's profile. Countryside Elementary leads all 12 schools with a 9.4 out of 10 — the district's highest mark by a clear margin. Concord Elementary follows at 8.6, and Cornelia, Normandale, and Edina Senior High each land at 8.0. Families entering the district at kindergarten face an uncommon situation: multiple high-performing elementary feeders to choose from, rather than a single standout surrounded by mediocrity.
That elementary strength connects to a credible pathway up. Edina Senior High holds an 8.0, matching the cluster of top-tier elementaries and suggesting the district sustains academic performance from the earliest grades through graduation. For parents making a district-level bet — not just choosing between two nearby schools — that kind of top-to-bottom consistency is the signal worth tracking.
Practically, Edina is a low-variance district. A 7.7 average with three-quarters of schools at 7.0 or better means the odds of landing in a genuinely weak school are low, regardless of where a family lives within district boundaries. The gap between the top school (9.4) and the district mean (7.7) is narrow enough that attendance zone alone shouldn't drive a family's decision. Focus instead on program fit, commute, and feeder patterns — the academic floor here is already high across the board.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 593 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 652 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 3 | 721 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 4 | 629 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 | ||
| 5 | 149 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 7.6 | ||
| 6 | 554 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 7 | 590 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 8 | 261 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.7 | ||
| 9 | 421 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.1 | ||
Private Schools3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrivate 674 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 12 elementary schools in Edina
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 979 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 991 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,585 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 2 | 103 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 3 | 57 students · 9th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Chesterton AcademyPrivate 142 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 2 | 6 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Avail Academy - EdinaPrivate 424 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Edina
Edina, Minnesota · 21 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 6 ZIP codes
Median Income
$145,836
Median Home Value
$598,483
Median Rent
$1,727/mo
Population
103,385
College Educated
75%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Community Profile
Edina has a median household income of $145,836. It is a well-educated community where 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $598,483, with a median rent of $1,727/month. The local poverty rate of 4.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Minnesota
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 4
- Other
- 3
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Minnesota
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 Edina, Minnesota
How many schools are in Edina, Minnesota?
Edina has 21 schools, including 16 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Edina, Minnesota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Edina is 7.2 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 Edina, Minnesota?
The top-ranked school in Edina on MySchoolScout is Cornelia Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Edina, Minnesota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Edina on MySchoolScout is Cornelia Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Edina, Minnesota?
The top-ranked middle school in Edina on MySchoolScout is South View Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in Edina, Minnesota?
The top-ranked high school in Edina on MySchoolScout is Chesterton Academy with a composite score of 8.4/10.
How many school districts serve Edina, Minnesota?
Edina is served by 4 school districts: Intermediate School District 287, International Spanish Language Acad, Agamim Classical Academy, Edina Public School District.
What is the education level in Edina, Minnesota?
According to Census data, 75% of adults in Edina have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Edina, Minnesota?
The median household income in Edina is approximately $145,836 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Edina, Minnesota?
Yes, Edina has 5 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Chesterton Academy with a score of 8.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edina, Minnesota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Edina is 17.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Edina, 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.