Public schools in Hopkins, MN
8 open public schools with an address in Hopkins, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,739
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Hopkins public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Hopkins, MN: 3 elementary, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,739 students, an average of 217 per school. The largest campus is Eisenhower Elementary (504 students).
Hopkins Public School District operates the most schools here (6), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hopkins
Elementary schools in Hopkins
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Smith Elementary Hopkins Public School District | PK–05 | 467 | 13:1 | |
| Eisenhower Elementary Hopkins Public School District | PK–05 | 504 | 12.6:1 | |
| Xinxing Academy Hopkins Public School District | KG–05 | 238 | 15:1 |
High schools in Hopkins
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School #527 Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 35 | 7.7:1 | |
| Ubah Academy Ubah Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 321 | 19.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hopkins
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harley Hopkins Early Childhood Hopkins Public School District | PK–PK | 0 | — | |
| Harley Hopkins Family Center Hopkins Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 174 | 6.2:1 | |
| Senops Hopkins Public School District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.2%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black39.5%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Hopkins schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,739 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hopkins
How many public schools are in Hopkins, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Hopkins: 3 elementary, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 1,739 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hopkins?
Schools with an address in Hopkins belong to 3 education agencies, led by Hopkins Public School District (6 schools), Intermediate School District 287 (1 school), Ubah Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hopkins?
Ubah Academy reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hopkins, with 321 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hopkins?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Hopkins are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ubah Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hopkins schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hopkins public schools is 12.8:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hopkins guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities