Kindergarten through fifth-grade students reach higher at Highlands Elementary. This highly rated elementary school is proud to be part of the Edina Public School District along with five other elementary buildings. Thanks to the dedicated staff and encouraging community, Highlands Elementary prepares students to build relationships and achieve their highest potential.
One unique way students at Highlands can build relationships is through the Continuous Progress program. This program creates student groups that remain together for four years under two teachers. Second- and third-grade classrooms are combined, as well as fourth- and fifth-grade rooms, taught by skilled teachers. While the number of students in the class remains comparable with the district average, this program allows students and teachers to get to know each other better than in a standard classroom format.
Edina Public Schools is committed to preparing students for future success. Highlands Safety Patrol and the Green Team are two examples of extracurricular opportunities to promote student leadership. Students from multilingual families can receive the enriching and welcoming support they need at Highlands Elementary. There is also a talent development program for students who have an academic or extracurricular gift. A strong parent-teacher organization and supportive community in the Highlands neighborhood help teachers prepare students with future-ready competencies, like being responsible citizens and innovative thinkers.
Highlands Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
5505 Doncaster Way,
Edina, MN
Edina Public School District
School Details
Head of School
Kathryn Mahoney
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
70%
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Math Proficiency
76%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
37
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Full Time Teachers
37
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
7.8%
State Average
31.9%
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Science
6.9%
State Average
34%
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.3%
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Female
47.7%
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White
74.5%
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Two or more races
7.4%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
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Hispanic
6.2%
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Black
5.7%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/5/2023
We've been really impressed with our kid's teachers, the principal, and the welcoming, inclusive community. (Not to mention the incorporation of outdoor education!) The focus is on nurturing whole kids, including emotional regulation, being a good citizen and building character. Amazing school.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/30/2026
Wonderful and unique school. Very nature-based and the kids spent a lot of time outdoors and working on projects related to the environment. Teachers are caring and supportive. Looping and Continuous Progress allows teachers to know the kids and families over many years. It's been a very special pla...
12/3/2025
School year started off great. My daughter lost her shoe at the school I called the school as well as asked the bus driver. No one knew where her shoe was, I called again the next day to be informed that no one looked for her shoe I was then hung up on, only to be called ask by the principal who tol...
8/24/2018
Average experience. The school is being stretched and going through lots of changes. The district is spending to much money on sticks and bricks and forgetting about the fundamentals. The students, programs and teachers should be the focus. Constant school start time changes are getting old for work...
8/14/2016
My daughter is a student at Highlands right now and having a wonderful experience. The teachers are fantastic. They are all highly qualified and they truly care about every single child. It's a very diverse population, when my daughter has a party is like a mini UN meeting. Kids are exposed to many...
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Average Home Value
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Average Household Income
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Parks in this Area
Highlands Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Lake
Grandview Square Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Todd Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Yancey Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
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Highlands Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Edina, MN and is served by the Edina Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 564 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Highlands Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,474,878. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edina Secondary Virtual Pathway, Edina High School, School #532, and more. Learn more about what Edina has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highlands Elementary School.