Best public high schools in the Minneapolis metro area

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May 14, 2025
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Best public high schools in the Minneapolis metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Minneapolis metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students.

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#25. Shakopee Senior High School

- Location: Shakopee Public School District, MN
- Enrollment: 2,770 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#24. Great River School

- Location: Great River School, MN
- Enrollment: 410 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#23. Lakeville North High School

- Location: Lakeville Public School District, MN
- Enrollment: 1,796 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#22. Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists

- Location: Saint Paul, MN
- Enrollment: 400 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#21. Hudson High School

- Location: Hudson School District, WI
- Enrollment: 1,783 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#20. Rosemount Senior High School

- Location: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196, MN
- Enrollment: 2,425 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#19. Roseville Area Senior High School

- Location: Roseville Public School District, MN
- Enrollment: 2,327 (23:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#18. Maple Grove Senior High School

- Location: Osseo Area Schools, MN
- Enrollment: 2,324 (23:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#17. Chanhassen High School

- Location: Eastern Carver County Public Schools, MN
- Enrollment: 1,370 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#16. Lakes International Language Academy - Upper School

- Location: Lakes International Language Academy, MN
- Enrollment: 588 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#15. Highland Park Senior High School

- Location: St. Paul Public School District, MN
- Enrollment: 1,390 (25:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#14. SAGE Academy Charter School

- Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
- Enrollment: 62 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#13. Lakeville South High School

- Location: Lakeville Public School District, MN
- Enrollment: 1,906 (22:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#12. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper School

- Location: St. Croix Preparatory Academy, MN
- Enrollment: 381 (24:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#11. Orono Senior High School

- Location: Orono Public School District, MN
- Enrollment: 947 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#10. Eagle Ridge Academy

- Location: Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, MN
- Enrollment: 661 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#9. Mounds View High School

- Location: Mounds View Public School District, MN
- Enrollment: 1,901 (27:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#8. Eagan Senior High School

- Location: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196, MN
- Enrollment: 2,171 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#7. Nova Classical Academy Upper School

- Location: Nova Classical Academy, MN
- Enrollment: 547 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#6. Math & Science Academy

- Location: Woodbury, MN
- Enrollment: 721 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#5. Eastview Senior High School

- Location: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District No. 196, MN
- Enrollment: 2,308 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#4. Edina Senior High School

- Location: Edina Public School District, MN
- Enrollment: 2,720 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#3. Minnetonka Senior High School

- Location: Minnetonka Public School District, MN
- Enrollment: 3,508 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#2. Eden Prairie High School

- Location: Eden Prairie Schools, MN
- Enrollment: 2,833 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#1. Wayzata High School

- Location: Wayzata Public Schools, MN
- Enrollment: 3,523 (23:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

This story features data reporting by Rob Powell and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 97 metros.

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