For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,940 students in Minnetonka, MN. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Minnetonka, MN are Scenic Heights Elementary School, Groveland Elementary School and Minnetonka East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnetonka, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Minnetonka have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Minnetonka, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scenic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5650 Scenic Heights Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5400
Gr: K-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Groveland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17310 Minnetonka Blvd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5600
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5600
Gr: K-5 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Minnetonka East Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17000 Lake St Extension
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5200
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Clear Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5701 Hwy 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-6950
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-6950
Gr: K-5 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Glen Lake Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Woodridge Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5200
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Tonka Online K-5
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5621 County Road 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5000
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5000
Gr: K-5 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Tonka Online
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18301 Hwy 7
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Gatewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14900 Gatewood Dr
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5250
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 988-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
5621 County Rd 101
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5072
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 401-5072
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Minnetonka, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Minnetonka, MN include Scenic Heights Elementary School, Groveland Elementary School and Minnetonka East Middle School. Minnetonka has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Minnetonka?
9 public elementary schools are located in Minnetonka.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnetonka?
Minnetonka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Minnetonka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Minnetonka include: Clear Springs Elementary School vs. Scenic Heights Elementary School, Gatewood Elementary School vs. Scenic Heights Elementary School, Gatewood Elementary School vs. Glen Lake Elementary School
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