Yinghua Academy

Yinghua Academy serves 838 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in Minneapolis, ranking impressively at #81 out of 2027 Minnesota schools and earning a 96th percentile placement statewide. This public charter school maintains a manageable 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio with 52 full-time equivalent teachers supporting student learning. The school demonstrates strong academic performance with 73% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and an even higher 77% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

These solid results contribute to Yinghua Academy's excellent 7.9 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and a particularly impressive 9.7 out of 10 academic score. Located at 1616 Buchanan Street NE, the school serves families in the 55413 ZIP code area, where the median household income reaches $78,064 and home values average $339,100. The surrounding community reflects strong educational values, with 56% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.0%.

As an elementary school in Minnesota's largest city, Yinghua Academy provides students with both urban opportunities and a focused learning environment that consistently delivers results well above state averages.

Yinghua Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.