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Best Powderhorn Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,873 students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Powderhorn are Merc, Lyndale Elementary School and Hennepin Schools Lower Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2539 Pleasant Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Lyndale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
312 West 34th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 668-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E 46th St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 843-5050
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
South High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
315 West 26th St
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 668-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Merc Extended
Alternative School
2539 Pleasant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 872-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Plus Services
Special Education School
2015 East Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 668-4100
Gr: 12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN include Merc, Lyndale Elementary School and Hennepin Schools Lower Campus.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of Powderhorn, Minneapolis public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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