The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Math. The lowest is 27% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Wilshire Park Elementary
Wilshire Park Elementary is a regular public school in the St. Anthony–New Brighton Schools district, serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in the compact, first-ring Minneapolis suburb of Saint Anthony Village. The school draws from a community that is predominantly residential but includes a commercial spine along Silver Lake Road, with a mix of postwar housing and newer infill development, notably the Silver Lake Village shopping area that replaced the historic Apache Plaza. The city is small, stable, and has seen modest population growth; its convenient highway access means many households commute to Minneapolis or Saint Paul for work.
Academically, Wilshire Park Elementary posts results that place it among the stronger elementary schools in Hennepin County. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits in the top quartile relative to other districts in the county, a notably high position. State assessment data for math and reading in grades three through five show solid proficiency, with reading a bit stronger than math in most grade levels. Science proficiency, measured only in grade five, is lower, and parents may want to ask the school how science instruction is structured and whether recent curriculum changes (the assessment used for science underwent changes in name and cut scores) might affect results. Since the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report; the district’s middle and high school would be the next step for families thinking ahead.
The student body is roughly a few hundred children, typical for a feeder elementary in this area. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a moderate level of economic diversity. Racially, the school is predominantly White, with smaller shares of Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Counts of students with Individualized Education Programs or who are English learners were not available in the data; families with specific support needs may wish to follow up with the school directly. The school is not a charter or magnet, and no Title I status was reported.
Housing in the area has a median value that is broadly in line with state figures and slightly above the national median, reflecting the suburb’s relative stability. Rents are also comparable to typical metro-area levels. Monthly mortgage and rent costs, given prevailing interest rates, are within reach for dual-income households but represent a substantial share of income for lower-earning families. The local economy remains solid, with unemployment low and real median household income above the national figure. The combination of moderate housing costs and access to a highly rated elementary school may appeal to families who want a solid academic foundation without the premium price of the most expensive inner-ring suburbs.
The school’s compact setting means that Wilshire Park Elementary is part of a centralized civic cluster near Central Park, the community center, and the high school. No major recent district changes—such as boundary shifts, referenda, or curriculum overhauls—were identified in public records, so families can expect continuity in the overall program. The district’s strategic priorities were not available, so a full picture of future direction is unclear.
Wilshire Park Elementary fits families who prioritize strong elementary test performance in a stable, moderately diverse, first-ring suburb with accessible housing and a straightforward, non-magnet public school. The weaker science scores and gaps in special-population data are points worth investigating before enrolling, but the academic baseline is solid and the community context is quiet and well-served by the district.
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