These Are Minnesota’s Best High Schools Heading Into The New Academic Year

MINNESOTA — With the school year fast approaching, parents across Minnesota are once again asking: Which public high schools are the best in the state?

To help families navigate that decision, Niche has released its 2025 Best Public High Schools in Minnesota rankings.

The list evaluates schools using a combination of hard data and millions of reviews from students, parents, and alumni.

Niche’s rankings cover more than 93,000 public schools nationwide and are designed to give families a well-rounded picture of each school.

The evaluation includes metrics like academic performance, graduation rates, teacher quality, and student feedback on school culture, extracurriculars, and resources. For 2025, SAT and ACT scores were excluded to reflect the growing shift away from standardized testing in college admissions.

"Choosing the right school for our children can have a real ripple effect on their lives," said Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche. "Our annual K-12 rankings empower families to make informed decisions and help lay a strong foundation for their children’s futures."

The schools listed below represent the top 50 public high schools in Minnesota, according to Niche’s 2025 rankings.

1. Wayzata High School – Grade: A+ | Students: 3,548 | Ratio: 20:1
2. Eden Prairie High School – Grade: A+ | Students: 2,799 | Ratio: 19:1
3. Minnetonka Senior High School – Grade: A+ | Students: 3,482 | Ratio: 18:1
4. Edina Senior High School – Grade: A+ | Students: 2,585 | Ratio: 19:1
5. Eastview Senior High School – Grade: A | Students: 2,312 | Ratio: 20:1
6. Math & Science Academy – Grade: A | Students: 721 | Ratio: 17:1
7. Nova Classical Academy Upper School – Grade: A | Students: 535 | Ratio: 14:1
8. Eagan Senior High School – Grade: A | Students: 2,202 | Ratio: 19:1
9. Mounds View High School – Grade: A | Students: 1,901 | Ratio: 28:1
10. Eagle Ridge Academy – Grade: A | Students: 714 | Ratio: 14:1
11. Orono Senior High School – Grade: A | Students: 945 | Ratio: 19:1
12. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper School – Grade: A | Students: 375 | Ratio: 13:1
13. EP Online Secondary – Grade: A | Students: 562 | Ratio: 11:1
14. Lakeville South High School – Grade: A | Students: 1,895 | Ratio: 22:1
15. Highland Park Senior High School – Grade: A | Students: 1,456 | Ratio: 23:1
16. Lakes International Language Academy – Upper School – Grade: A | Students: 588 | Ratio: 10:1
17. Chanhassen High School – Grade: A | Students: 1,383 | Ratio: 20:1
18. Maple Grove Senior High School – Grade: A | Students: 2,408 | Ratio: 22:1
19. Roseville Area Senior High School – Grade: A | Students: 2,316 | Ratio: 23:1
20. Rosemount Senior High School – Grade: A | Students: 2,380 | Ratio: 19:1
21. Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists – Grade: A− | Students: 400 | Ratio: 10:1
22. Lakeville North High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,866 | Ratio: 24:1
23. Great River School – Grade: A− | Students: 401 | Ratio: 13:1
24. Shakopee Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 2,813 | Ratio: 18:1
25. Blaine High School – Grade: A− | Students: 3,103 | Ratio: 20:1
26. Sartell Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,315 | Ratio: 16:1
27. Irondale High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,732 | Ratio: 22:1
28. Washburn Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,523 | Ratio: 19:1
29. Mahtomedi Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,164 | Ratio: 22:1
30. Chaska High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,538 | Ratio: 21:1
31. Central Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,574 | Ratio: 21:1
32. Mayo Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,820 | Ratio: 23:1
33. Hopkins Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,991 | Ratio: 20:1
34. Prior Lake High School – Grade: A− | Students: 2,854 | Ratio: 21:1
35. Champlin Park High School – Grade: A− | Students: 2,978 | Ratio: 20:1
36. Mankato West Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,193 | Ratio: 20:1
37. Woodbury Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,948 | Ratio: 26:1
38. Two Rivers High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,648 | Ratio: 28:1
39. Open World Learning Secondary School – Grade: A− | Students: 491 | Ratio: 20:1
40. Westonka High School – Grade: A− | Students: 898 | Ratio: 17:1
41. East Ridge High School – Grade: A− | Students: 2,042 | Ratio: 25:1
42. Andover High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,796 | Ratio: 20:1
43. St. Michael-Albertville Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 2,223 | Ratio: 20:1
44. Stillwater Area High School – Grade: A− | Students: 2,713 | Ratio: 27:1
45. Northfield Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,295 | Ratio: 22:1
46. Century Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,722 | Ratio: 20:1
47. Harbor City International School – Grade: A− | Students: 205 | Ratio: 15:1
48. Avalon School – Grade: A− | Students: 176 | Ratio: 11:1
49. Jefferson Senior High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,685 | Ratio: 22:1
50. Hastings High School – Grade: A− | Students: 1,390 | Ratio: 20:1

Check out the full list here.