For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 592 students in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Young America are Central Elementary School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Young America, 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America, MN include Central Elementary School and Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America?
the neighborhood of Young America, Norwood Young America public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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