Minnetonka Public School District
School District · Minnetonka, Minnesota
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
11,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#70 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,594
$14 vs Minnesota median
District size
11,356 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Minnetonka Public School District ranks #70 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Minnetonka Public School District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Excelsior Elementary (8.3/10), Minnetonka East Middle (7.8/10), and Minnetonka West Middle (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 9% 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 Minnetonka Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Minnetonka Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excelsior Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Minnetonka East Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Minnetonka West Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Minnetonka Senior High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Clear Springs Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Tonka Online | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Minnewashta Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Scenic Heights Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Groveland Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Deephaven Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Minnetonka Public School District
Minnetonka Public School District is a Minnetonka, Minnesota school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 11,356 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. District-level spending was $14,594 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Minnetonka Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Excelsior Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Minnetonka Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 78.8% and ELA proficiency of 79.0%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Minnetonka Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Minnetonka Public School District with test data.
Schools in Minnetonka Public School District
13 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Minnetonka
- Total Enrollment
- 11,356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 737
- District spending per student
- $14,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Minnetonka Public School District?
Minnetonka Public School District has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Minnetonka Public School District?
The average composite rating for Minnetonka Public School District is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Minnetonka Public School District?
Minnetonka Public School District's district-level spending was $14,594 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Minnetonka Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Minnetonka Public School District is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Minnetonka Public School District?
Excelsior Elementary is the highest-rated school in Minnetonka Public School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Minnetonka Public School District?
Across schools in Minnetonka Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Minnetonka Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Minnetonka Public School District has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.0%
How we rate schools
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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.
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