Public schools in Minnesota achieve an average science proficiency of 42% (2025).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in Minnesota is Lester Park Elementary School with 90-94%.
Science Proficiency Range: 77%
92%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 81%
Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in Minnesota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lester Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
5300 Glenwood St
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8875
Duluth, MN 55804
(218) 336-8875
Rank: #22.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-5
1845 Sheridan Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
1601 W 50th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3280
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Congdon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
3116 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8825
Duluth, MN 55812
(218) 336-8825
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Rank: #66.
Edina Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 9-12
6754 Valley View Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3800
Minneapolis, MN 55439
(952) 848-3800
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Bridges Community Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
320 Garfield Ave
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 387-2800
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Eden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-6
901 Stearns Ave E
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(320) 453-2900
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(320) 453-2900
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
West Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-6
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Deephaven Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
4452 Vine Hill Rd
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 401-6900
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 401-6900
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
17905 Chankahda Trail
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-7100
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-7100
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
North Woods Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
18995 54th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-4000
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
5370 Westwood Dr
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0400
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(952) 226-0400
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Atheneum Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 2-5
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Gate 4/5
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 4-5
523 Marsh Street W.
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 351-6905
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Monticello Nature Based Education
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-5
9842 Briarwood Avenue Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Rank: #14 - 1714. - 17.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-6
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Rank: #1818.
Minnetonka Senior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 9-12
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Champlin/brooklyn Pk Acd Mathenvsci
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
6100 109th Ave N
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 506-6000
Champlin, MN 55316
(763) 506-6000
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Clear Springs Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
5701 Hwy 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-6950
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-6950
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
441 Oak St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 3-5
4645 Fourth Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3640
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 668-3640
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Gleason Lake Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
310 County Road 101 N
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5400
Minneapolis, MN 55447
(763) 745-5400
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
6601 Connelly Pkwy
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0200
Savage, MN 55378
(952) 226-0200
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Grandview Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 5-7
1881 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 491-8300
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Holdingford Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-6
900 5th St
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Holdingford, MN 56340
(320) 746-4462
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Kimberly Lane Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
17405 Old Rockford Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Minneapolis, MN 55446
(763) 745-5600
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Minnewashta Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
26350 Smithtown Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Normandale Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
5701 Normandale Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Minneapolis, MN 55424
(952) 848-4100
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Northwinds Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Otsego Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-4
8125 Ne River Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3494
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 241-3494
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-4
12220 80th St Ne
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Elk River, MN 55330
(763) 274-6270
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
Rice Lake Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
575 Birch St
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5700
Circle Pines, MN 55014
(763) 792-5700
Rank: #19 - 3819. - 38.
St. Anthony Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-6
2180 Knapp St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8735
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8735
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Minnesota average public schools science proficiency?
The Minnesota average public schools science proficiency is 42%% for 2025.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in Minnesota?
The best top ranked public schools in Minnesota include Lester Park Elementary School, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy and Burroughs Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in Minnesota?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Minnesota is Edina Senior High School, with a value of 87%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is Lester Park Elementary School, with a value of 90-94%.
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