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Best Cedar Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,425 students in Cedar, MN (there are , serving 86 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cedar, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cedar, MN are Cedar Creek Elementary School, East Bethel Elementary School and Star Of The North Academy Charter S. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cedar have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cedar, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21108 Ne Polk St
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8781
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
East Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21210 Polk St Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 213-8901
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Star Of The North Academy Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1562 Viking Blvd
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 450-5560
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads East
Alternative School
900 189th Ave Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(612) 491-5290
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Isd 15 Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
18900 Cedar Dr Nw
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7172
Gr: PK | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cedar, Minnesota

Cedar, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cambia Hills (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
900 189th Ave Ne
Cedar, MN 55011
(651) 415-5573
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
18900 Cedar Drive N.w.
Cedar, MN 55011
(763) 753-7220
Gr: K-3 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cedar, MN?
How many public schools are located in Cedar?
5 public schools are located in Cedar.
What percentage of students in Cedar go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cedar are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar?
Cedar public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cedar are often viewed compared to one another?

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