Best Academy
CharterRegular School · MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Best Academy is a charter regular school school in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, serving grades KG–08 with 508 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 474 | 93% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 3% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 12 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 1% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 508 | 262M / 246F |
English Language Learners: 160 (31% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 18.0% -30.4pp | 48.4% | 249 |
| Reading Proficiency | 31.0% -24.2pp | 55.2% | 289 |
| Science Proficiency | 6-9% | — | 81 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 508 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1300 OLSON MEMORIAL HWY
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411
Phone: (612)381-9743
http://www.thebestacademy.org/Other Schools in District
- Mastery School Elementary
- Wakanda Virtual Academy Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 55411) → CensusDepth.com
- Minnesota population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Minnesota teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
270030904261
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD