Public schools in Shoreview, MN
12 open public schools with an address in Shoreview, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,953
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Shoreview public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Shoreview, MN: 6 elementary, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,953 students, an average of 246 per school. The largest campus is Turtle Lake Elementary (985 students).
Mounds View Public School District operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Shoreview campus, 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 11.5:1, 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 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 20% 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 Shoreview
Mounds View Public School District
Public school district
8 schools in Shoreview · 28 total
Lionsgate Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Shoreview · 4 total
Oak Hill Montessori Community
Independent charter agency
1 school in Shoreview
Roseville Public School District
Public school district
1 school in Shoreview · 16 total
Elementary schools in Shoreview
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Lake Elementary Mounds View Public School District | 01–05 | 741 | 15.5:1 | |
| Mounds View Bridges Program Mounds View Public School District · Special Education School | KG–05 | 9 | — | |
| Oak Hill Montessori Community Oak Hill Montessori Community · Charter | PK–08 | 166 | 10.8:1 | |
| Snail Lake Kindergarten Center Mounds View Public School District | PK–KG | 357 | 19.1:1 | |
| Turtle Lake Elementary Mounds View Public School District | 01–05 | 985 | 15:1 | |
| Williams Elementary Roseville Public School District | KG–06 | 459 | 12.1:1 |
High schools in Shoreview
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program Lionsgate Academy · Charter · Special Education School | 07–12 | 22 | 2.5:1 | |
| Lionsgate Academy - Shoreview Lionsgate Academy · Charter | 07–12 | 189 | 3.6:1 | |
| Nets Mounds View Public School District · Alternative School | 05–12 | 0 | — | |
| REACH Academy Mounds View Public School District · Special Education School | 06–12 | 22 | 2.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Shoreview
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out of State Care and Treatment Mounds View Public School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Shared Time Program Mounds View Public School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 3 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.7%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black6.8%
- Asian10.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Shoreview schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,953 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Shoreview
How many public schools are in Shoreview, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Shoreview: 6 elementary, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,953 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Shoreview?
Schools with an address in Shoreview belong to 4 education agencies, led by Mounds View Public School District (8 schools), Lionsgate Academy (2 schools), Oak Hill Montessori Community (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 Shoreview?
Lionsgate Academy - Shoreview reported the largest high-school enrollment in Shoreview, with 189 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Shoreview?
Yes. 3 of the 12 public schools in Shoreview are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Lionsgate Academy - Lynx Program, Lionsgate Academy - Shoreview, Oak Hill Montessori Community. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Shoreview schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Shoreview public schools is 11.5:1, 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 Shoreview 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.
Nearby Minnesota cities
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