Countryside Elementary

Countryside Elementary serves 629 students in grades K–5 in Edina, Minnesota, and earns a composite score of 9.1/10 — rated Exceptional. That rating has statewide context worth noting: Countryside ranks #13 of 1,986 public schools in Minnesota, outperforming 99% of schools across the state. Among elementary schools specifically, it holds the same position — #13 of 962 elementary schools in Minnesota.

Both numbers point to the same conclusion: sustained, top-tier academic performance. Academic scores come in at 9.5/10 and growth scores at 9.4/10, meaning students here are advancing quickly, not just starting from a high baseline. The student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 supports close, consistent instruction across all five grade levels.

Countryside is a regular public school — fully accessible, no application required. Within Edina, it ranks first of 12 public schools, the top performer in a district already known for strong outcomes. For families evaluating elementary options in the western Twin Cities metro, this is one of the clearest data stories in the state: a school that lands in the top 1% by multiple measures, from overall composite to academic growth.