Public schools in Minnetonka, MN
26 open public schools with an address in Minnetonka, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,199
26 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
3
2 virtual
An overview of Minnetonka public schools
The federal directory lists 26 public schools in Minnetonka, MN: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 13 high, 1 combined or other. The 26 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,199 students, an average of 546 per school. The largest campus is Minnetonka Senior High (3,514 students), and the largest elementary school is Scenic Heights Elementary (930).
Intermediate School District 287 operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Minnetonka campus, plus 3 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 14.6:1, higher 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 3 charter schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 23% 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 Minnetonka
Intermediate School District 287
Specialized public school district
9 schools in Minnetonka · 45 total
Minnetonka Public School District
Public school district
8 schools in Minnetonka · 14 total
Hopkins Public School District
Public school district
6 schools in Minnetonka · 16 total
Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Minnetonka
Lionsgate Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Minnetonka · 4 total
Elementary schools in Minnetonka
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs Elementary Minnetonka Public School District | KG–05 | 849 | 14.6:1 | |
| Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–05 | 830 | 11.6:1 | |
| Gatewood Elementary Hopkins Public School District | PK–05 | 351 | 10:1 | |
| Glen Lake Elementary Hopkins Public School District | PK–05 | 465 | 15.7:1 | |
| Groveland Elementary Minnetonka Public School District | KG–05 | 903 | 15.9:1 | |
| L.H. Tanglen Elementary Hopkins Public School District | PK–05 | 521 | 11.6:1 | |
| Scenic Heights Elementary Minnetonka Public School District | KG–05 | 930 | 14.5:1 | |
| Tonka Online K-5 Minnetonka Public School District · Virtual | KG–05 | 25 | 9.1:1 |
Middle schools in Minnetonka
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 Hopkins West Jr High ALC Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 07–09 | 0 | — | |
| Hopkins North Middle School Hopkins Public School District | 06–08 | 866 | 16.4:1 | |
| Hopkins West Middle School Hopkins Public School District | 06–08 | 574 | 14.7:1 | |
| Minnetonka East Middle Minnetonka Public School District | 06–08 | 1,320 | 16.3:1 |
High schools in Minnetonka
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 - Hap - IS Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 10–12 | 0 | — | |
| 270 Hopkins Alternative Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| 270 Hopkins North Jr High ALC Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| 4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - ALC Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| 4122 - Eagle Ridge Academy - IS Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| ALC - W-Alt - Ey Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School · Charter | 06–12 | 702 | 12.8:1 | |
| Hopkins High School Hopkins Public School District | 09–12 | 2,003 | 19.5:1 | |
| Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka Lionsgate Academy · Charter | 07–12 | 150 | 4.2:1 | |
| Minnetonka Senior High Minnetonka Public School District | 09–12 | 3,514 | 18.9:1 | |
| Tonka Online Minnetonka Public School District · Virtual | 06–12 | 97 | 25.9:1 | |
| W-Alt-IS Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| West Education Center Alternative Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 07–12 | 99 | 14.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Minnetonka
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Care and Treatment Minnetonka Public School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.8%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black14.9%
- Asian8.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Minnetonka schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,199 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Minnetonka
How many public schools are in Minnetonka, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 26 open public schools with a location address in Minnetonka: 8 elementary, 4 middle, 13 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 14,199 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Minnetonka?
Schools with an address in Minnetonka belong to 5 education agencies, led by Intermediate School District 287 (9 schools), Minnetonka Public School District (8 schools), Hopkins Public School District (6 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Minnetonka?
Minnetonka Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Minnetonka, with 3,514 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Minnetonka?
Yes. 3 of the 26 public schools in Minnetonka are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School, Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School, Lionsgate Academy - Minnetonka. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Minnetonka schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Minnetonka public schools is 14.6:1, higher 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 Minnetonka 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