For the 2025 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 4,906 students in Minnesota.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Minnesota are St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School, Yinghua Academy and Math And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnesota blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4260 Stagecoach Tr N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 395-5950
Grades: 5-8
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Yinghua Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1616 Buchanan St Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 788-9095
Grades: K-8
| 838 students
Rank: #33.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Grades: 6-12
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Seven Hills -bloomington Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8600 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 426-6001
Minneapolis, MN 55425
(952) 426-6001
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #55.
International Spanish Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 W 78th St
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 746-6020
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Rank: #66.
Davinci Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
532 Bunker Lake Boulevard Ne
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Andover, MN 55304
(763) 754-6577
Grades: K-8
| 987 students
Rank: #77.
Aspen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14825 Zinran Ave
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-5940
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #88.
Friendship Academy Of Arts-primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2600 E 38th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 879-6703
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 879-6703
Grades: K-2
| 101 students
Rank: #99.
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6200 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Minneapolis, MN 55428
(763) 450-1388
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Minnesota?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Minnesota include St. Croix Prep Academy Middle School, Yinghua Academy and Math And Science Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Minnesota?
9 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Minnesota.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnesota?
Minnesota blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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