Best Schools in Plymouth, Minnesota
28 schools · 12 Elementary · 4 Middle · 6 High · 6 Other
Choosing a school in Plymouth?
Use this page to compare every school in Plymouth by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fair School Pilgrim Lane
Elementary · Robbinsdale Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
North Woods Elementary School
Elementary · Wayzata Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Plymouth Creek Elementary
Elementary · Wayzata 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 Plymouth for 2026 are Fair School Pilgrim Lane (8.8/10), North Woods Elementary School (8.5/10), and Plymouth Creek Elementary (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 21 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
28
25 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$479,025
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
28
25 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.9
out of 10
Median Home
$479,025
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 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 Plymouth schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Plymouth
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (21 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fair School Pilgrim Lane | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | North Woods Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Plymouth Creek Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Greenwood Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Gleason Lake Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Wayzata East Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Sunset Hill Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Kimberly Lane Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Wayzata High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Wayzata Central Middle | 7.7 / 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
- 6.9/10
- Median household income
- $130,049
- Median home value
- $479,025
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 74%
55% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Plymouth compares
Minnesota rank
#40 of 229
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Minnesota avg (6.2)
Median household income
$130k
155% of Minnesota median
Schools in this city
22
About Schools in Plymouth, Minnesota
Plymouth, Minnesota offers one of the stronger public school landscapes in the Twin Cities metro. The city's 19 ranked public schools carry an average score of 7.4 out of 10 — a figure that becomes more meaningful when you see the distribution: 16 of those 19 schools, or 84%, score 7 or higher. For parents, that means strong options are the rule here, not the exception.
Elementary performance is the standout tier. Zachary Lane Elementary leads the city at 9.0 out of 10, the highest score among Plymouth's ranked schools. FAIR School Pilgrim Lane follows at 8.8, with Gleason Lake Elementary and North Woods Elementary both at 8.4, and Birchview Elementary rounding out the top five at 8.3. Five elementary schools in the 8.3–9.0 range in a single city is an unusually tight cluster of high performers — parents comparing options across the metro will find Plymouth's elementary tier hard to match.
Most of Plymouth's schools fall under the Wayzata and Robbinsdale school districts, which together account for the bulk of the city's enrollment. Wayzata in particular consistently ranks among Minnesota's highest-performing suburban districts, and its presence in Plymouth is a key driver of the citywide average. Families should confirm which district boundary their address falls in before narrowing their list, since attendance zones determine assignment to specific schools.
The practical picture: Plymouth is a low-friction market for school-searching parents. With 84% of schools above a 7.0 and a deep bench of strong elementary options, most families will have at least one well-rated school in their attendance zone. For those with flexibility on where to live, proximity to Zachary Lane, Pilgrim Lane, or Gleason Lake represents the highest-performing tier. Parents of middle and high school-aged children should check district-level scores alongside the city averages, since the elementary tier slightly skews Plymouth's overall numbers upward.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 398 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 809 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 657 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 |
| 4 | 805 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 |
| 5 | 589 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 |
| 6 | 705 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 |
| 7 | 531 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 |
| 8 | 449 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 |
| 9 | 452 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 |
| 10 | 757 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
Show all 12 elementary schools in Plymouth
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 672 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 1,534 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 789 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
| 4 | 10 students · 6th–8th | — |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,548 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 1,784 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 160 students · 9th–12th | 3.3 | ||
| 4 | 10 students · 7th–12th | — | ||
| 5 | 1 students · 9th–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 | West Lutheran High School
Private
160 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 | ||
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 193 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 2 | 197 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.5 | ||
| 3 | 258 students · Kindergarten–12th | 3.7 | ||
| 4 | 3 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 5 | 18 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 | Fourth Baptist Christian School
Private
298 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.2 | ||
Schools in Plymouth
Plymouth, Minnesota · 28 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 4 ZIP codes
Median Income
$130,049
Median Home Value
$479,025
Median Rent
$1,739/mo
Population
80,067
College Educated
64%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Community Profile
Plymouth has a median household income of $130,049. It is a well-educated community where 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $479,025, with a median rent of $1,739/month. The local poverty rate of 4.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Minnesota
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 6
- Other
- 6
Resources
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Plymouth, Minnesota
How many schools are in Plymouth, Minnesota?
Plymouth has 28 schools, including 25 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Plymouth, Minnesota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Plymouth is 6.9 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 Plymouth, Minnesota?
The top-ranked school in Plymouth on MySchoolScout is Fair School Pilgrim Lane with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Plymouth, Minnesota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Plymouth on MySchoolScout is Fair School Pilgrim Lane with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Plymouth, Minnesota?
The top-ranked middle school in Plymouth on MySchoolScout is Wayzata East Middle with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Plymouth, Minnesota?
The top-ranked high school in Plymouth on MySchoolScout is Wayzata High with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Plymouth, Minnesota?
Plymouth is served by 3 school districts: Intermediate School District 287, Robbinsdale Public School District, Wayzata Public School District.
What is the education level in Plymouth, Minnesota?
According to Census data, 64% of adults in Plymouth have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Plymouth, Minnesota?
The median household income in Plymouth is approximately $130,049 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Plymouth, Minnesota?
Yes, Plymouth has 3 private schools alongside 25 public schools. The top-rated private school is West Lutheran High School with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plymouth, Minnesota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Plymouth is 15.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Plymouth, 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.