For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,428 students in Mound, MN (there are , serving 195 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mound, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%). Mound has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked public schools in Mound, MN are Hilltop Primary School, Shirley Hills Primary School and Grandview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mound, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mound have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mound, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5700 Game Farm Rd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8500
Grades: K-4
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Shirley Hills Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2450 Wilshire Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8400
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8400
Grades: K-4
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Grades: 5-7
| 549 students
Rank: #44.
Mound Westonka High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8100
Grades: 8-12
| 898 students
Rank: #55.
277 Westonka Area Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8258
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Westonka - I.s.
Alternative School
5901 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(763) 550-7226
Mound, MN 55364
(763) 550-7226
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mound Westonka High School Alc
Alternative School
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8258
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Plus
Special Education School
5905 Sunnyfield Rd E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8415
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8415
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Westonka Sp Educational Ecfe
Special Education School
5901 Sunnyfield Road E
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8031
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8031
Grades: PK
| 58 students
Mound, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
277 - Grandview Middle School -ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8024
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8024
Grades: 5-7
| n/a students
277 - Hilltop Elementary - Ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5700 Game Farm Road
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8024
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8024
Grades: 1-4
| n/a students
277 - Mound Westonka - Ts Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5901 Sunnyfield Rd East
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8024
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8024
Grades: 8
| n/a students
277 - Shirley Hills Elementary -ts (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5901 Sunnyfield Road East
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8024
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8024
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
277-grandview Middle - Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8301
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8301
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mound, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Mound, MN include Hilltop Primary School, Shirley Hills Primary School and Grandview Middle School. Mound has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public schools are located in Mound?
9 public schools are located in Mound.
What percentage of students in Mound go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mound are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mound?
Mound public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mound are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mound include: Shirley Hills Primary School vs. Hilltop Primary School, Hilltop Primary School vs. Shirley Hills Primary School
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