For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,864 students in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Bloomington are Ridgeview Elementary School, Olson Elementary School and Poplar Bridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 Nesbitt Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 806-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 806-7100
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Olson Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8800
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8800
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Poplar Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 Palmer Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Normandale Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9501 Toledo Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 W 104th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 779 students
Rank: #77.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9301 Thomas Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3701 W 108th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 806-7200
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 806-7200
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
New Code Academy Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Grades: K-5
| 68 students
Rank: #1010.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 661 students
Rank: #1111.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis, MN include Ridgeview Elementary School, Olson Elementary School and Poplar Bridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis?
12 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis?
the neighborhood of West Bloomington, Minneapolis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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