For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 943 students in Norwood Young America, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Norwood Young America, MN are Central Elementary School, Central Middle School and Central Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood Young America, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Norwood Young America have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Norwood Young America, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 7th St Sw
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Central Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
531 Morse St
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Norwood Young America, MN 55368
(952) 467-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Norwood Young America, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Norwood Young America, MN include Central Elementary School, Central Middle School and Central Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Norwood Young America?
3 public schools are located in Norwood Young America.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood Young America?
Norwood Young America public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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