For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,937 students in Excelsior, MN. The top ranked public elementary schools in Excelsior, MN are Excelsior Elementary School, Minnetonka West Middle School and Minnewashta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Excelsior, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Excelsior have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Excelsior, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
441 Oak St
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5650
Grades: K-5
| 734 students
Rank: #22.
Minnetonka West Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6421 Hazeltine Blvd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,287 students
Rank: #33.
Minnewashta Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26350 Smithtown Rd
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 401-5500
Grades: K-5
| 916 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Excelsior, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Excelsior, MN include Excelsior Elementary School, Minnetonka West Middle School and Minnewashta Elementary School. Excelsior has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Excelsior?
3 public elementary schools are located in Excelsior.
What is the racial composition of students in Excelsior?
Excelsior public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Excelsior are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Excelsior include: Minnewashta Elementary School vs. Excelsior Elementary School
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