2019 Elementary Schools with the Best Teachers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaAbout this List

Shannon Park Elementary School

• Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196, MN
• K-5
• 1

Alum: Early '00s alum. Great school with tremendous teachers who work hard to ensure a good education to all of the squirts that attend this school. When I was a student, (most teachers are still, as far as I know, teaching at this school), there was no preferential treatment amongst the students or faculty. This school goes above and beyond in being hands-on with the students when holidays (Xmas, Halloween, Chinese New Years, etc.) I would highly recommend sending your child to this school for it is a "top notch school" where the students can "be the best that they can be... yeah"!
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• A+

• A+

• 839 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Minnewashta Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5
• 3

Alum: The teachers are great and the education is awesome here! Most of the students are really nice and friendly.
Read 3 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 857 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

• St. Paul Public School District, MN
• K-5
• 3

Parent: Niche really needs to update their research: test scores for Jie Ming have been out for two years and have yet to be added to Niche’s website. Beyond the phenomenonal test scores (consistently top 6 in the whole state) are the excellent teachers and staff who always have the highest of expectations for their students. Students almost always live up to these sky-high expectations and I have seen very little evidence that students are overwhelmed or “pushed” to perform. My kindergartner has been thriving in his classroom and exceeding so many benchmarks of academic and social development. By the end of the 2nd year, most of the kiddos not only reach exceedingly high academic achievements (STEM and art!). But obtain high levels of fluency in Mandarin. Jie Ming was a no-brainer for us and our kindergartner’s first year has solidified our satisfaction with the school!
Read 3 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 142 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Scenic Heights Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5
• 6

Parent: We have absolutely enjoyed our time at Scenic Heights Elementary! So many amazing teachers and staff not to mention a truly dedicated administration. I feel like my children were viewed as individuals and there were plenty of educational and extracurricular activities. They focus on the whole child!
Read 6 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 839 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westwood Elementary School

• Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, MN
• K-5

• A

• A+

• 570 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orono Intermediate Elementary School

• Orono Public School District, MN
• 3-5

• A

• A+

• 628 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Clear Springs Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5
• 1

Parent: Amazing staff. My kids have had a fantastic elementary experience at Clear Springs!! The teachers do an amazing job balancing academics with fun ‘extras’ like the duck parade, track and field day, world culture week, etc. Love our school!!
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• A+

• A+

• 811 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Deephaven Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5

• A+

• A+

• 651 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jeffers Pond Elementary School

• Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, MN
• K-5

• A

• A+

• 540 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Withrow Elementary School

• Stillwater Area Public Schools, MN
• K-6

• A

• A+

• 194 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Groveland Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5
• 1

Parent: The best decision we ever made was to send our kids to Groveland. The teachers are unbelievable! The parents are involved. The kids love going to school there. We are truly blessed to be a part of this community. Being at Groveland sets kids up for a huge leg up over others. Something we don’t take for granted!
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• A+

• A+

• 822 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northview Elementary School

• Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196, MN
• K-5
• 1

Senior: Northview Elementary school has a great staff, with teachers who are great at preparing students for their new life in middle school. My only complaint of the school would be that the school lunches were often not large enough leaving kids hungry and unfocused.
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• A

• A+

• 422 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Plymouth Creek Elementary School

• Wayzata Public School District, MN
• K-5

• A+

• A+

• 762 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Glendale Elementary School

• Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, MN
• K-5

• A

• A+

• 599 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Redtail Ridge Elementary School

• Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, MN
• K-5

• A

• A+

• 669 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grainwood Elementary School

• Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, MN
• K-5

• A

• A+

• 340 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Turtle Lake Elementary School

• Mounds View Public School District, MN
• 1-5
• 1

Parent: Excellent teachers, high expectations for students... I love the arts and music emphasis. Our kids have fun and are motivated to go to school!
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• A

• A+

• 936 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Meadowbrook Elementary School

• Hopkins Public Schools, MN
• PK, K-6

• A

• A+

• 763 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Excelsior Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5

• A+

• A+

• 757 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Thomas Lake Elementary School

• Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196, MN
• K-5

• A

• A+

• 457 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greenwood Elementary School

• Wayzata Public School District, MN
• K-5

• A+

• A+

• 852 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinewood Elementary School

• Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196, MN
• K-5

• A

• A+

• 620 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kimberly Lane Elementary School

• Wayzata Public School District, MN
• K-5

• A+

• A+

• 718 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Glacier Hills Elementary School

• Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196, MN
• K-5
• 3

Parent: Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science is an outstanding school in many ways. We love the arts and science focus for our kids, and see how it is extended throughout the school. The school was recently named the #2 magnet school in the US! Parent involvement is great - there are so many events for families to meet one another and explore the many aspects of the school. They also offer orchestra!
Read 3 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 768 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

McKinley Elementary School

• Anoka-Hennepin Public School District, MN
• K-5
• 1

Parent: The teachers are amazing! We have had three wonderful years and looking forward to another seven... My son has had great opportunities at the before school program that add enrichment to his day. He loves the after school science classes and building classes.
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• A

• A+

• 748 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio