For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 418 students in the neighborhood of Viking Park, Rochester, MN.
The top-ranked public school in Viking Park is Hoover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Viking Park, Rochester, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Viking Park, Rochester, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Gr: 3-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Hoover Early Learning School
Special Education School
369 Elton Hills Dr Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 328-3450
Gr: PK | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Viking Park, Rochester, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Viking Park, Rochester, MN include Hoover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Viking Park, Rochester?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Viking Park, Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Viking Park, Rochester?
the neighborhood of Viking Park, Rochester public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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