What Are Minnesota’s Best Public High Schools Heading Into Fall 2025?

As students head back to class across Minnesota this month, rankings highlight the top public high schools in the state.

Niche released its 2025 Best Public High Schools in Minnesota list to help families compare their options.

The rankings draw on a mix of data and millions of reviews from students, parents, and alumni.

More than 93,000 public schools nationwide were evaluated on academic performance, graduation rates, teacher quality, and student feedback on culture, extracurriculars, and more.

For 2025, SAT and ACT scores were dropped from the formula to reflect the shift away from standardized testing in college admissions.

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"Developing and publishing these lists is one of my favorite things we do at Niche, because it’s all about making a big decision easier and less stressful," said Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche.

"Choosing the right school for our children can have a real ripple effect on their lives — from career path and earning potential to how they’ll contribute to society. 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.