The Top 10 School Districts in Minnesota for 2025

Overall, Minnesota has some pretty good schools. In 2024 we did drop to 19th place in the national education ranking but 19 still isn't bad.

There are certain school districts, however, that excel at what they do.

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The website Niche gathered a bunch of data to determine the best school districts in Minnesota. That includes reviews on Niche from students and parents, as well as "test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more."

Do you think your child's school district made the list? Let's check it out!

Best School Districts in Minnesota of 2025

10. Sartell-St. Stephen School District - Sartell, MN

Niche Overall Grade: A

Total Schools: 5

Number of Students: 4,098

9. Lakeville Public School District - Lakeville, MN

Niche Overall Grade: A

Total Schools: 20

Number of Students: 11,819

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8. St. Croix Preparatory Academy - Stillwater, MN

Niche Overall Grade: A

Total Schools: 3

Number of Students: 1,213

7. Nova Classical Academy - St. Paul, MN

Niche Overall Grade: A

Total Schools: 2

Number of Students: 1,019

6. Orono Public School District - Orono, MN

Niche Overall Grade: A

Total Schools: 6

Number of Students: 2,887

5. Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School - Minnetonka, MN

Niche Overall Grade: A+

Total Schools: 2

Number of Students: 1,489

4. Edina Public School District - Edina, MN

Niche Overall Grade: A+

Total Schools: 11

Number of Students: 8,610

3. Eden Prairie Schools - Eden Prairie

Niche Overall Grade: A+

Total Schools: 12

Number of Students: 8,939

2. Minnetonka Public School District - Minnetonka, MN

Niche Overall Grade: A+

Total Schools: 13

Number of Students: 11,248

1. Wayzata Public Schools - Plymouth, MN

Niche Overall Grade: A+

Total Schools: 20

Number of Students: 12,318