Minnewashta Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

26350 Smithtown Rd, Excelsior, MN

Minnetonka Public School District

4.6

3.2

916 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Cynthia Andress

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
72%

Reading Proficiency
67%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

67%

Math Proficiency

72%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 65	Full Time Teachers 65
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

1,800:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.6%	Female 49.4%
White 86.9%	Two or more races 5.3%
Hispanic 5.3%	Black 1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

4/3/2018

Amazing teachers and administrators. Very impressed with the philosophy of the school and how everyone approaches and supports the students.

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5.0 parent

1/10/2025

In our two years at this school we have found the teachers, paras, helpers and all other workers at the school to be super kind and helpful. We love the Spanish Immersion program and are so impressed by how much our children are learning and can do every year. 100% would suggest this school to anyon...

5.0 parent

7/3/2022

Our daughter will be entering Spanish immersion, grade 3 in the fall. We LOVE this school. From the principal thru the entire faculity and staff, we have only positive things to report on our daughter's experience at Minnewashta, thus far. Highly recommend!!!

2.0 other

6/4/2020

The teachers we have had are great. In fact beloved. However, their reach and affect in some areas Does not extend to the areas I spoke of above. Many teachers are also very frustrated by many of the policies that are inconsistent, or poorly implemented. The school building is overcrowded and excess...

2.0 parent

9/28/2019

Terrible. They do speak to you nice at first. Unless you confront the actions that need improvement.

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Median Lot Size

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Minnesota Hennepin County Excelsior 55331

Minnewashta Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Excelsior, MN, in the Shorewood neighborhood, and is served by the Minnetonka Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 916 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Minnewashta 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 $931,843. Discover additional schools in the area, like Minnetonka West Middle School, Our Savior Lutheran School, Excelsior Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Excelsior has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Minnewashta Elementary School.

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