Minnetonka, MN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 50,454 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Minnetonka is west of Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
Cultural Attractions
The Minnetonka Center for the Arts offers instructional classes and holds several events throughout the year.
Recreation
Forty-two community parks and over 40 miles of trails are some of the amenities offered by the city.
Historical
Czech settlers introduced techniques for raspberry growing in the area.
Economy
Major employers in Minnetonka include Carlson Cos. and Cargill.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 9 |
| Number of middle schools | 10 |
| Number of high schools | 7 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina Senior High | Edina, MN | Silver | 1,713 |
| Henry Senior High | Minneapolis, MN | Silver | 1,282 |
| Jefferson Senior High | Bloomington, MN | Silver | 1,758 |
| St. Anthony Village Senior High | St. Anthony, MN | Silver | 635 |
| St. Louis Park Senior High | St Louis Park, MN | Silver | 1,374 |
| Wayzata High | Plymouth, MN | Silver | 3,161 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augsburg College | Minneapolis, MN | #25, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 3,822 |
| Bethel University | St. Paul, MN | #16, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 5,126 |
| Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | Unranked | 21,773 |
| Carleton College | Northfield, MN | #8, Lib. Arts | 2,005 |
| College of St. Catherine | St. Paul, MN | #14, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | 5,238 |
| College of Visual Arts | St. Paul, MN | Unranked, Arts | 178 |
| Crown College | St. Bonifacius, MN | Tier 3, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 1,270 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | St. Peter, MN | #88, Lib. Arts | 2,628 |
| Macalester College | St. Paul, MN | #25, Lib. Arts | 1,920 |
| Metropolitan State University | St. Paul, MN | Tier 4, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | N/A |
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Minneapolis, MN | Unranked, Arts | 794 |
| North Central University | Minneapolis, MN | Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (Mid. W) | 1,218 |
| Northwestern Health Sciences University | Bloomington, MN | Unranked | N/A |
| St. Olaf College | Northfield, MN | #47, Lib. Arts | 3,040 |
| University of Wisconsin--River Falls | River Falls, WI | #60, U.-Master's (Mid. W) | N/A |
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