Each year, Minnetonka Public Schools surveys current parents about their family’s educational experience in our schools.

The 2024 Parent Survey was administered from late May to mid-June of 2024 and captured nearly 1,700 completed responses. All parents were invited to participate in the online survey, and multiple reminders were sent to increase participation. 

This year, to help hone the questions for this survey, the District enlisted assistance from Morris Leatherman, a well-respected firm that has more than 30 years of experience in working with school districts in Minnesota on developing surveys.

Results of this year’s survey revealed parents have high confidence in our programs, schools, teachers and leadership.

• 96% of respondents rate the education provided by the Minnetonka School District as excellent or good, with 70% rating it excellent (a 5% increase in those who rated it excellent from last year).
• 94% of elementary school parents, 93% of middle school parents and 90% of high school parents would recommend their school to friends or neighbors.  
• 96% of elementary parents, 91% of middle school parents and 91% of high school parents say they believe their school principal is accessible to them when they have questions or concerns.  
• 97% of elementary parents, 95% of middle school parents and 94% of high school parents say they believe their child’s school provides a safe learning environment.  
• 92% of parents believe the community receives a good value from its investment in our local public schools.
• 95% of elementary parents, 91% of middle school parents and 90% of high school parents said their student’s school provides an environment that supports their student’s sense of well-being.  
• 95% of elementary parents, 90% of middle school parents and 89% of high school parents said their student’s school provides an environment that supports their student’s sense of belonging and connection.

Overall, the survey results were very positive. Parents expressed satisfaction with district leadership; belonging, connection and a positive environment; academic excellence; and warm and caring staff, to name a few top areas. Some parents also expressed their advice and suggestions to the district regarding a variety of topics, including but not limited to:  Academic/curriculum suggestions; real world problem-solving skills; technology suggestions; and nutrition services suggestions, to name a few top areas.   

Each school principal will receive school-specific or program-specific results, to share highlights with their staff and to help them to address any areas of concern. The School Board, Superintendent and Cabinet members have received the full survey results, including parent comments, to give our leaders a broad perspective on parent sentiments and to help them in the future for goal-setting. 

View a summary of the 2024 Parent Survey results here