For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,606 students in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Longfellow are Longfellow Alternative High School, Universal Academy Elementary School and Sullivan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Universal Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2912 28th Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(651) 340-5994
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5000
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 455-4004
Grades: 8-12
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Aurora Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2103 E 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-3891
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-3891
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Mts High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2872 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 722-9013
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #77.
Bdote Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3216 E 29th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9266
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9266
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rank: #88.
Aurora Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2103 E 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 200-9590
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 200-9590
Grades: 5-8
| 187 students
Rank: #99.
Anishinabe Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-0880
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-0880
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
3017 East 31st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4757
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4757
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN include Longfellow Alternative High School, Universal Academy Elementary School and Sullivan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis?
10 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Longfellow, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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