Highlands Elementary

Public School

Level: 1

Grades: KG - 05

Address: 5505 Doncaster Way, Edina, MN 55436

Phone: (952) 848-4500

Website: "http://highlands.edinaschools.org/"

District: Edina Public School District

564

Total Students

#65

of 845 in 2025

Academic Performance

EZ Schoolz Rating

out of 100

State Ranking

Ranked 65 of 845 (2025)

Among schools at the same level in the state

Test Scores

MCA-III

Math • Grade All grades • 2023

Percent of Students Meeting Standard 71.8%

Performance Distribution

Level 1 (Below)

27 students (10.0%)

Level 2 (Approaching)

49 students (18.2%)

Level 3 (Met)

103 students (38.3%)

Level 4 (Exceeded)

90 students (33.5%)

Student Body

Total Students

564

Diversity

Moderate

Simpson index 43/100

Free / Reduced Lunch

14.9%

of student body

Race & Ethnicity

White 74.5% (420)
Two or More Races 7.4% (42)
Hispanic / Latino 6.2% (35)
Asian 6.2% (35)
Black 5.7% (32)

Reviews

4.0 /5

Based on 8 reviews

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Parent

August 17, 2016

"Spooky place, staff and teachers seem self important, strange stories coming from the students. Definitely a sense of disorganization and structure, children look confused by lack of leadership."

Parent

September 04, 2016

"This is a fantastic school. Kids feel at home here and they all learn to love learning. The teachers are second to none."

Parent

March 22, 2014

"Highlands Elementary is a true Gem. It is one of the smaller elementary schools in Edina and the Principal and staff have a philosophy of active, hands-on experience based learning for kids. This is not a rote memorization school. Highlands teaches kids to be self-directed and allows for creativity and fosters critical thinking."

Parent

March 17, 2010

"fantastic staff and great programs for kids!!!"

Parent

March 17, 2010

"fantastic staff and great programs for kids!!!"

Parent

March 22, 2014

Parent

August 17, 2016

"Spooky place, staff and teachers seem self important, strange stories coming from the students. Definitely a sense of disorganization and structure, children look confused by lack of leadership."