2020 Most Diverse School Districts in MinnesotaAbout this List

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District

• School District
• Maplewood, MN
• 32 reviews

Senior: At Tartan Senior High school it is a lot more than just a school. Tartan is culturally diverse community. Just entering the school and being around so many different people teaches many things, like how to treat different kinds of people, for example, minorities or students with autism, ADHD or any disability. I truly enjoy coming to school and learning from the teachers here. There is not one teacher who gets tired of explaining the same question over and over, as long as the student ends up understanding the question. Every adult here really makes it clear that school is not about the grade or the right answer but it is about understanding how you got the right answer to get that good grade.
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• B

• A+

• 22 Total Schools
• 10,549 Students

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191

• School District
• Burnsville, MN
• 20 reviews

Parent: Sent three kids through the district and could not be any happier. BHS recently established a new pathways curriculum that is getting national accolades, which addresses both those seeking college prep as well as skills to enter the workforce right after HS. BHS is #1 in U of M's CIS program. Wide range of extra curriculars. School of has turned diversity into a advantage. Love the teachers.
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• B

• A+

• 21 Total Schools
• 9,313 Students

St. Paul Public School District

• School District
• Saint Paul, MN
• 74 reviews

Alum: The system is what you make of it, but overall the experience is enriching. There is a variety of learning paths that cater to most types of learners and there are classes offered that give a more open-minded and increasingly vast account of topics that are often debated or left out altogether in other districts. The diversity and inclusivity provides even more opportunity to increase knowledge both in and out of the classroom. As with most intercity, public institutions, though, there is the constant struggle to gain funding for certain programs or equipment, and it appeared that not all clubs and organizations were given equitable consideration.
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• B-

• A+

• 102 Total Schools
• 37,179 Students

Minneapolis Public School District

• School District
• Minneapolis, MN
• 78 reviews

Senior: I really enjoyed the community of the Minneapolis school district. I spent kindergarten through 12th grade with them and every year they showed an interest in the students and their needs. On every first day of high school, district representatives would stand outside the school along with teachers and other community members to welcome students back to high school. It was very sweet and was just one of the ways the district was there for us!
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• B

• A+

• 104 Total Schools
• 36,675 Students

Robbinsdale Public School District

• School District
• New Hope, MN
• 16 reviews

Alum: It was a very good school district. Problems like every school, but overall it was a great school district. The music program is very good!
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• C+

• A+

• 28 Total Schools
• 12,641 Students

Osseo Public School District

• School District
• Maple Grove, MN
• 12 reviews

Senior: In 2014, I came to the Osseo district from the Cambridge-Isanti school district. The difference between the two schools is tremendous. As soon as you walk through the Osseo doors, you feel immediately calm and safe. My favorite part about Osseo is the school spirit, our pep-fests are amazing. Students from other school districts come to watch ours because they are unique. There is only one things I would change about the school. First, bathroom passes during class should be allowed. At the beginning of this year, they changed the amount of passing time from six minutes to eight minutes. By doing this, it eliminated during class bathroom passes. Going from Math to English takes about five and a half minutes. If you have to use the bathroom, the line for it is about three minutes long. So now you are late for class! Osseo is a really good school. I am definitely proud to be graduating from there.
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• B+

• A+

• 37 Total Schools
• 21,029 Students

Roseville Public School District

• School District
• Roseville, MN
• 6 reviews

Alum: Great teachers and great sense of community. In my four years there I made a lot of friends as well as many connections with faculty!
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• B+

• A+

• 15 Total Schools
• 7,761 Students

Austin Public School District

• School District
• Austin, MN
• 13 reviews

Niche User: I think Austin is a great schooling environment and is a safe place to raise children. The teachers and staff are helpful and are willing to help when shown respect and commitment to learning. However, I would like to see more activities in the Austin area. There isn't a whole lot to do outside of school in Austin. The dome is great but is way overpriced, so I think the domes prices need to be reduced in order to get more kids involved in sport and encourage them to remain active during the winter. Sport, in my mind, is a great way to help keep kids active and engaged in the classroom. So, reducing the dome prices will not only help keep kids active itll help them stay engaged in the classroom as their pent-up energy will be reduced. Other than this i do like the austin area.
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• C+

• A+

• 13 Total Schools
• 4,966 Students

Brooklyn Center School District

• School District
• Brooklyn Center, MN
• 14 reviews

Senior: Going to school at Brooklyn Center High school is one of the best experiences that I had. I had the opportunitiy to play football, and joining other activities that is very enjoyable. The best part of Brooklyn center high school is the help that they offered me as a new commer. Teachers are nice and always willing to help you with your classes anytime. It's easy to be friend with teachers, tutors, and students. The little issue that we had at Brooklyn Center High School is the school is not a big school and that affect the amount of programms or classes we should have, beside thar the school is fabulous.
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• C-

• A+

• 9 Total Schools
• 2,434 Students

Crosswinds Arts & Science School

• School District
• Woodbury, MN

• C

• A+

• 2 Total Schools
• 129 Students

Fridley Public School District

• School District
• Fridley, MN
• 6 reviews

Senior: When I started high school, I personally thought it is going to be very difficult or stressful with no reliable resources or other point of view. I thought it would be like the stereotypical Hollywood high school, where people bullies, dress and act in a cliche setting. However, this high school was great to grow intellectual and mostly to have important memories. I really appreciate my teachers especially from the Art and languages sections, they really changed my perspectives on different topics that we learn as a class.
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• C+

• A+

• 7 Total Schools
• 3,186 Students

Willmar Public School District

• School District
• Willmar, MN
• 11 reviews

Alum: It was a great school to graduate from! I have learned so much from there. I did not participate in sports but did other extra curricular activities. There were so many different activities to get involved in.
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• B-

• A+

• 10 Total Schools
• 4,234 Students

Columbia Heights Public School District

• School District
• Columbia Heights, MN
• 20 reviews

Parent: Very diverse school, a great school if you don’t want to go to a small nor big school! Tons of classes to choose from, and the staff are very welcoming. I recommend
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• C+

• A+

• 7 Total Schools
• 3,370 Students

Richfield Public School District

• School District
• Richfield, MN
• 6 reviews

Alum: I think my experience was a great one at Richfield Public Schools. The teachers at the high school and middle school greatly affected my life, and I am still friends with some as I continue through college. The teachers will help you if you need help, but will only do so if you vocalise to them that you actually need help - which I think is an important thing to learn in high school as you prep for life outside of school
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• C

• A

• 9 Total Schools
• 4,417 Students

St. Cloud Public School District

• School District
• Saint Cloud, MN
• 10 reviews

Sophomore: Overall, a great place to go to school. Sports and school pride are a high emphasis. Very diverse schools with many different religions, races, traditions and cultures.
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• B-

• A

• 22 Total Schools
• 9,828 Students

Worthington Public School District

• School District
• Worthington, MN
• 5 reviews

Senior: One thing that I liked about the Worthington School District is how diverse it is. Many different school districts don’t offer the diversity that Worthington holds. Because of this, I’ve learned so much about the world outside of the little rural town, and I feel like I’m a better person because of it. There’s nothing I would change about the eye opening experience I’ve had at Worthington.
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• C+

• A

• 8 Total Schools
• 3,297 Students

Hopkins Public Schools

• School District
• Hopkins, MN
• 25 reviews

Alum: I’ve attended Hopkins schools my whole K-12 career. The district is very diverse, which was great for me. The schools also make the efforts to support all of their students in every way. (Language, Religion, Disabilities, Financial, and Mental Health help, ect). There are more education programs than most schools. A student has at least one staff member to relate to. Not to mention the education opportunities. They offer college courses, whether it’s PSCEO, CSIS, AP or even just honors classes. They also offer study times to spend with your teachers twice a week. There’s multiple music, media arts, tech ed, languages, arts, and culinary programs. (That’s just a few that I’ve named off) All I can say is, that I’m proud to have graduated from a great school with great opportunities.
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• A

• A

• 13 Total Schools
• 6,871 Students

Pelican Rapids Public School District

• School District
• Pelican Rapids, MN
• 1 review

Senior: Very well diverse. Small town and small school everyone know everyone basics, which is nice and friendly
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• B-

• A

• 4 Total Schools
• 907 Students

West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area School District No. 197

• School District
• Mendota Heights, MN
• 11 reviews

Junior: It is a good district with a variety of different schools and activities, all with good and caring communities.
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• A-

• A

• 12 Total Schools
• 5,056 Students

Treknorth High School

• School District
• Bemidji, MN
• 3 reviews

Parent: Treknorth is that one school where you don't have to worry about fitting in or of the faculty/staff care about your kids. The staff show how important each child is everyday. When my son started at treknorth he was very scared that he wouldn't have any friends just moving there and that he wouldn't fit in. After the first day i asked how did school go and hew told me that he made three friends and really likes his weird teacher. This child hadn't had a friend in multiple years, but at treknorth friendship is a large corner stone of their program.
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• B

• A

• 2 Total Schools
• 247 Students

Shakopee Public School District

• School District
• Shakopee, MN
• 34 reviews

Parent: The Shakopee school has been a wonderful district to have my kids go through. I highly recommend district 720 if you are considering Shakopee schools!
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• B+

• A

• 13 Total Schools
• 8,358 Students

Bloomington Public School District

• School District
• Bloomington, MN
• 36 reviews

Senior: At Jefferson High School, the student to teacher ratio is fairly low, so students can easily approach teachers with questions. There’s many of resources provided to help teens learn, such as the media center, and they even have used ACT and AP study books that students can check out for free! Also, they have a great College and Career Center where counselors advise students on their college options. As far as sports go, we have many kinds of sports teams and excellent coaches, along with a small and large gym.
Even though the school is majority white (I’d say roughly 2/3), teachers, students and staff still constantly promote and accept diversity. We even have a “Diversity Day” where teens of different ethnic backgrounds make posters with fun facts, food samples, and games to give people a taste of their culture (ex: Somalian, Guatemalan, Nigerian).
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• B+

• A

• 24 Total Schools
• 10,712 Students

St. Louis Park Public School District

• School District
• Saint Louis Park, MN
• 15 reviews

Alum: I can safely say that if I had gone to a different school district, I would be a completely different person. I went through the Spanish immersion program K-12, and I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity. The city’s middle school is okay: academically, it's good; socially, it's a hard time for everyone. I can say similar things about the high school, however I’m glad to have attended. For honors classes, there are both AP and IB, due to the option of the IB diploma. There are plenty of activities, sports, and clubs to join, as well as very strong music programs. I met some of my best friends through orchestra, theatre, and my choice of classes. The student life is definitely entertaining: there’s never a dull moment in SLP.
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• A-

• A

• 9 Total Schools
• 4,757 Students

Faribault Public School District

• School District
• Faribault, MN
• 11 reviews

Alum: Faribault Public Schools got me to the place where I am today. I've graduated and I'm college ready. Sure there are several things I would have liked to change but that is the same anywhere. Course-wise I enjoyed the electives. Music, arts and language are always great. There were several teachers I wouldn't have minded having another class with; when they enjoy their class, you can enjoy the class too!
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• C

• A

• 10 Total Schools
• 3,897 Students

Rochester Public School District

• School District
• Rochester, MN
• 28 reviews

Senior: My experience at the Rochester public school district has been tough like every other student but definitely worthwhile. As a student I learn not only how to balance academics, social life, as well as extra curriculars, I get to experience collaborating with a very diverse population of students. From different ways of thinking to different cultures and beliefs, that has been the high light of my high school career. Unfortunately, as high school is, there are always the few that make it worse for the many, however, that does not impede my learning or enjoyment of my high school experience.
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• A-

• A

• 40 Total Schools
• 17,449 Students