2022 Elementary Schools with the Best Teachers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Aspen Academy

• Public School
• SAVAGE, MN
• K-8
• Rating 4.56 out of 5  16 reviews

Works Here: Aspen Academy is a great K-8 school! The students, staff, families and community always work together to do what is best for kids and finds ways to get us what we need! Kids are kind to each other and the big kids always help the little kids. There are high expectations but the teachers support us in reaching high goals...Read 16 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• 594 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Nova Classical Academy Elementary School

• Public School
• SAINT PAUL, MN
• K-5
• Rating 3.17 out of 5  18 reviews

Parent: My daughter was a transfer student from another charter school. The previous school she went to wanted to put her in special education. I disagreed with this and turned that down. So when my daughter was accepted into nova we were thrilled. The new way she is being taught at nova is so much better she is no where near needing special ed. We love the curriculum at this school and are thankful to get in. She adjusted well to the new school and we are thankful...Read 18 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 484 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

International Spanish Language Academy

• Public School
• MINNETONKA, MN
• K-6
• Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: I have two children who attend ISLA, and we absolutely love the school. The combination of an International Baccalaureate curriculum, full Spanish immersion, international teaching staff, and a warm and supportive community has made it a perfect place for my children to learn, grow, and thrive. We feel incredibly lucky to be a part of the ISLA community. (ISLA is a public charter school, which means enrollment is open to kids from anywhere in the state of Minnesota - not limited to a particular school district.)...Read 2 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• 340 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Willow River Elementary School

• Hudson School District, WI
• PK, K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: I loved the teachers at Willow! They are all so caring for the kids and do a great job at not only teaching, but making them want to learn.Read 1 Review

• grade A

• grade A+

• 307 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower School

• Public School
• STILLWATER, MN
• K-4
• Rating 3.25 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: We have absolutely loved SCPA since day 1. Our children are now in the 7th and 4th grades. Teachers are awesome. K-12 together in one building makes for wonderful interactions between upper and lower school students and a fun and inclusive school environment. The school does not shy away from challenging it's students which is the number one reason that we chose this school for our children. They instill the importance of accountability at a very young age while also focusing on strong character traits & leadership. And try not to mistake the fact that they get homework in elementary school for it being an uncaring environment. Our children have always felt well loved by their teachers - even my rambunctious, sometimes in trouble, hard to sit still 4th grade boy! He needs boundaries & guidance and has been given that by each of his teachers in a caring & effective way. We have never felt intimidated by the staff or administration. In fact we are thankful that they run a tight ship!...Read 8 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 451 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hudson Prairie Elementary School

• Hudson School District, WI
• K-5
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: I loved going to Hudson Prairie for elementary school. The staff was very educated and supportive to all students. Most teachers were very experienced and students learned a lot there. Extension programs and Special Ed programs at the school were pretty good, but as always, the food isn't the best at elementary schools. Also, there wasn't too much diversity there either...Read 1 Review

• grade A

• grade A+

• 505 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rock Elementary School

• Hudson School District, WI
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I have a son who attended kindergarten and will attend first grade (hopefully, covid-19 may have different plans) in the fall of 2020. His teachers have helped him learn so much and he's exceeding normal kindergarten curriculum. He is currently reading at a 3rd grade level. The safety, responsibility and respect Rock elementary has instilled in their environment is exceptional. My son has came home from school nearly every day reciting their safety, responsibility and respect rules. ...Since the covid-19 shut down my son has still been able to get the education he needs and has been able to be in contact with his teacher and very missed classmates everyday.Read 1 Review

• grade A

• grade A+

• 436 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Twin Cities German Immersion School

• Public School
• SAINT PAUL, MN
• K-8
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: I am a student in 6th grade as I'm writing this and I recommend this school but I would start early so if your coming here at my age knowing no german than thats may be a bad idea because it a new language were fluent in and you wouldn't know one word. If you like a Waldorf style of school this is probably not the school for you as here we do do tests and focus on academics but do events as in service learning, which I'm in, today we went to an event called WE DAY a empowerment non-profit organization to make the world better with our youth. Our school is very very very accepting of all cultures and backgrounds. If your happy with who you are then were fine with it. The one thing is are school is not that diverse..... were mostly white..... but where ale exerting and racism is not tolerated at our school. We encourage to feel welcome. So are school in my mind is amazing. So think about enrolling...Read 2 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• 584 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

River Crest Elementary School

• Hudson School District, WI
• PK, K-5

• grade A

• grade A+

• 410 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Yinghua Academy

• Public School
• MINNEAPOLIS, MN
• K-8
• Rating 3.6 out of 5  15 reviews

Parent: This school is amazing - the teachers, administrators, and students. My son has been attending for 6 years. It is very structured - and can seem overwhelming (imagine being spoken to all day in a foreign language)! But, my son is happy. I think the teachers have high expectations, but are very nurturing and they provide additional help if the student is struggling academically (I know from personal experience). I am so impressed by the dedication of the teachers - they are always available and willing to communicate and partner on plans specific to individual students. With any immersion program, the first couple years are a struggle, as students may fall behind mainstream schools - however, by 5th grade, my son is scoring well above average. I highly recommend this school...Read 15 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 828 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Groveland Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5
• Rating 4 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: Groveland is amazing! We moved here from out of state and my daughter was behind in reading. Within the first weeks she was given a "reading helper," and made amazing progress! There are many instances where my kids needed extra help or have been "ahead" on something. Groveland teachers always identified things quickly and were able to get extra resources to help, or extra learning opportunities to challenge them. The resources and attention to individual learning needs are phenomenal. ...Most importantly, the teachers and staff CARE - and that is saying SO much - just to have someone put some serious effort in when things need fixing. I will always be a huge Groveland Supporter because of that reason! ...Is Groveland perfect? Certainly not, but nothing is. We wish for more diversity (I'd say we're 'average' for this area, though, sadly) and for EVERY kid in the school to be a kind and caring human... but parents need to take accountability for that, too!...Read 6 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• 895 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Creek Valley Elementary School

• Edina Public School District, MN
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Creek Valley Elementary School is a great school! Everyone is equal with their races, the teachers are strict, but funny and kind, and everyone learns a lot!!Read 1 Review

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 591 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lake Marion Elementary School

• Lakeville Public School District, MN
• K-5

• grade A

• grade A+

• 699 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Deephaven Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5
• Rating 3 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Minnetonka is an amazing school district. We attended for two years. Deephaven has fabulous resources and the gifted program (Wings) is very strong. Teachers are top notch and expectations for education is high. The only reason I give it four and not five stars is the people. I found the school to be unfriendly. You could meet the same parents a million times and they don't ever remember you. Or pretend not to remember you. Volunteering for class parties--you could be standing next to another parent and they don't even give you the time of day. There is NO diversity. I'm not Caucasian and it made me uncomfortable. We moved out of state and while my current district isn't as highly rated as Minnetonka, we are much happier with the welcoming nature of the school community and people--in a town that is just as affluent, if not more so...Read 3 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• 650 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Scenic Heights Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5
• Rating 4.89 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: The BEST SCHOOL in Minnesota if not on earth! I absolutely love this school for the administration, nurse and everyone else who works there. My daughter has Special needs and she is treated with so much of care and love that I feel blessed for us to be so lucky! Their Special needs program is word class probably the best in the world. Its no wonder parents from all over the country Move to Minneapolis just to put their kids in this school! It really is the GOLDEN Ticket for your children! Believe it or not, its the best thing in Minnesota and the only reason I never want to leave Minneapolis...Read 9 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 905 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Highlands Elementary School

• Edina Public School District, MN
• K-5

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 553 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Hudson Elementary School

• Hudson School District, WI
• K-5
• Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Great neighborhood school were the staff focuses on educating the whole child while fostering a sense of belonging.Read 2 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• 300 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Excelsior Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5

• grade A

• grade A+

• 813 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kimberly Lane Elementary School

• Wayzata Public School District, MN
• K-5

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 622 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Minnewashta Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5
• Rating 4.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: The teachers are great and the education is awesome here! Most of the students are really nice and friendly.Read 5 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• 947 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Clear Springs Elementary School

• Minnetonka Public School District, MN
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: This is our second year at Clear Spring. We loved the school as it made us feel warmth and welcome. The school community was very friendly. There was an unexpected pandemic in mid March, all the schools across the states have to be closed. Clear Springs was so well prepared for the E learning. There were a group of creative and dedicated teachers made the online learning so special for the kids. They were not just simply assisted the students to excel in their academics remotely. They were also cared for their social being. The teacher provided the Lunch Bunch online and did the Kahoot Game with the class. It was so fun to engage students learning a new music instrument at home. The Music teachers are totally Awesome, Orchestra and Band instructor is Extraordinary!! Personally, Clear Springs is not just a school to us anymore, it is just like a home that allows my child to learn beyond her classroom but feel so comfy in it...Read 8 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• 881 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orono Intermediate Elementary School

• Orono Public School District, MN
• 3-5

• grade A

• grade A+

• 628 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Davinci Academy

• Public School
• HAM LAKE, MN
• K-8
• Rating 3.64 out of 5  14 reviews

Alum: My childhood school, was here from K-5th and had the best experience ever! Great teachers, facilities, curriculum and opportunities. Absolutely would recommend.Read 14 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• 864 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cherry View Elementary School

• Lakeville Public School District, MN
• K-5

• grade A

• grade A+

• 718 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Normandale Elementary School

• Edina Public School District, MN
• K-5

• grade A

• grade A+

• 645 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio