Bloomington School District

1350 W 106th St
Bloomington, MN 55431-4152
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 10,442 students in Bloomington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Bloomington School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
25 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
10,442 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
672 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bloomington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 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 81% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#243 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
46%
49%
51%
35%
41%
81%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
24%
12%
% Black
19%
12%
% White
42%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,862 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,280 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$197 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$191 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,862
$17,742
Spending / Student
$18,280
$18,463

Best Bloomington School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9400 Nesbitt Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55438
(952) 806-7100
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4001 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Normandale Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9501 Toledo Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Poplar Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8401 Palmer Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 681-5400
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1301 W 104th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Olson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4501 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8800
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9301 Thomas Rd
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5300
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Olson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4551 W 102nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3701 W 108th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 806-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Oak Grove Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Kennedy High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
New Code Academy Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
Washburn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 Xerxes Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8900 Portland Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
New Code Academy Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8900 Portland Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Indian Mounds Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 11th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
351 E 88th St
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Alp
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Alp I.s.
Alternative School
9701 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-5058
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Ecse
Special Education School
4901 W 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Gr: PK | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Transition Center
Special Education School
2575 West 88th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6259
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Academy
Alternative School
8800 Queen Ave S, Suite 318
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 681-6172
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
1350 W 106th St
Minneapolis, MN 55431
(952) 444-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
9600 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(952) 681-6200
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
4901 W 112th St
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 806-8900
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bloomington School District?
Bloomington School District manages 25 public schools serving 10,442 students.
What is the rank of Bloomington School District?
Bloomington School District is ranked #267 out of 515 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington School District?
42% of Bloomington School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bloomington School District?
Bloomington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Bloomington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,280 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 81% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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