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Richfield Public School District

7001 Harriet Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423-3000
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Richfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,043 students in Richfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Richfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
4,043 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
332 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Richfield Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#391 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
46%
35%
51%
24%
41%
93%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
44%
12%
% Black
13%
12%
% White
29%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,455 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,388 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$111 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,455
$17,854
Spending / Student
$27,388
$18,580

Best Richfield Public School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Sheridan Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Richfield College Experience Prg
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7201 4th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3035
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Richfield Stem School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7020 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Richfield Dual Language School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Elliot Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Richfield Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,235 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7315 Bloomington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Richfield Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7461 Oliver Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Education Center
Special Education School
7145 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6041
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
7145 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 243-3001
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Special Education
Special Education School
7450 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 798-6202
Gr: 12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Richfield Public School District?
Richfield Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,043 students.
What is the rank of Richfield Public School District?
Richfield Public School District is ranked #397 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richfield Public School District?
44% of Richfield Public School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richfield Public School District?
Richfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Richfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,388 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,043 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 93% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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