Robbinsdale Public School District
School District · New Hope, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
23
13 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
10,735
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
23
13 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
10,735
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#195 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,779
+$3,171 vs Minnesota median
District size
10,735 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Robbinsdale Public School District ranks #195 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Robbinsdale Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Neill Elementary (8.4/10), Fair School Pilgrim Lane (8.1/10), and Zachary Lane Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Robbinsdale Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Robbinsdale Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neill Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Fair School Pilgrim Lane | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Zachary Lane Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Northport Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Sonnesyn Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Lakeview Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | The Fair School - Crystal | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Robbinsdale Virtual Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Robbinsdale Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Robbinsdale Public School District
Robbinsdale Public School District is a New Hope, Minnesota school district serving 23 schools.The district educates 10,735 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $17,779 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Robbinsdale Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Neill Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Robbinsdale Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 35.8% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Robbinsdale Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Robbinsdale Public School District with test data.
Schools in Robbinsdale Public School District
23 schoolsElementary Schools13
Middle Schools4
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- New Hope
- Total Enrollment
- 10,735
- Teachers (FTE)
- 707
- District spending per student
- $17,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Robbinsdale Public School District has 23 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Robbinsdale Public School District?
The average composite rating for Robbinsdale Public School District is 6.3/10. 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 Robbinsdale Public School District?
Robbinsdale Public School District's district-level spending was $17,779 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 Robbinsdale Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Robbinsdale Public School District is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Neill Elementary is the highest-rated school in Robbinsdale Public School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Across schools in Robbinsdale Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Robbinsdale Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Robbinsdale Public School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 23 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.0%
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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