About
About
As a district recognized nationally for academic excellence, Edina Public Schools cultivates both achievement and character among a diverse group of young learners.
Defining Excellence
Edina Public Schools traces its origins to the earliest days of the Edina community, when learning began in one-room schoolhouses serving local families in the 1850s and 1860s. From these beginnings, a tradition of educational excellence took root, growing alongside our community for more than a century.
As Edina evolved, so did its schools. What began as small, rural classrooms has become a high-performing, comprehensive public school system recognized for both academic rigor and a deep commitment to student growth.
Today, Edina Public Schools serves approximately 8,500 students across six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, as well as online, early learning, and community education programs. Each reflects a longstanding investment in strong schools, thoughtful innovation, and opportunities that prepare students for a complex and changing world.
At its core, Edina Public Schools remains a community of neighbors, connected by a shared commitment to learning and to one another. Within this environment, students are challenged to think critically, explore their interests, and develop as capable, well-rounded individuals.
Guided by our shared purpose, Edina Public Schools continues a legacy of excellence — supporting each new generation as they discover their possibilities and thrive.
Our Schools
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Six Elementary Schools
Six Elementary Schools
5 Neighborhood Schools
3 Choice Programs
Two Middle Schools
Two Middle Schools
South View Middle School
Valley View Middle School
One High School
One High School
Edina High School
Family and Community Education
Family and Community Education
Early Learning and Family Center
Edina Community Education
Online Learning
Online Learning
Edina Virtual Pathway
District Highlights
A+
Overall District Rating
Niche.com
87%
Of Teaching Staff Hold Advanced Degrees
#1
Traditional High School in Minnesota
U.S. News & World Report
96%+
Of Parents Recommend Edina Public Schools
Community Survey
#8 in the Nation
Best High School Athletic Programs
MaxPreps
Top 1%
Of Minnesota School Districts
Niche.Com
Portrait of a Well-Rounded Edina Graduate
Opportunities for Edina learners extend beyond rigorous academic choices. Six essential skills for success in college, career, and life are integrated into academics, arts, extracurriculars, and community involvement.
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Academically Prepared
Academically Prepared
Demonstrates strong foundational knowledge across a wide range of subjects.
Globally Competent
Globally Competent
Possesses a diverse and informed world perspective.
Responsible, Engaged Citizen
Responsible, Engaged Citizen
Has a high level of integrity and ethical action.
Effective Communicator and Collaborator
Effective Communicator and Collaborator
Effective as a listener, speaker, and writer.
Innovative Thinker and Problem Solver
Innovative Thinker and Problem Solver
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity by applying original solutions to problems or challenges.
Motivated Life-Long Learner
Motivated Life-Long Learner
Understands their needs as a learner, persists when faced with adversity, and sets personal learning goals.
Our Vision
For Each and Every Student to Discover Their Possibilities and Thrive
Administration
Edina Public Schools’ administration provides the leadership and guidance that support student success and district operations.
Departments
Supporting students, schools, and the district, our departments provide the programs and services essential to learning and operations.
To educate the whole self morally, aesthetically, and intellectually, the individual must come in contact with every aspect of school life. Thus, the interrelationship of academics, activities, student life, sports, and classes forms a basic design of harmony and balance, the design of an education at Edina.
– Edina Class of 1963, Whigrean
