Each year, Minnetonka Public Schools surveys parents about their family’s educational experience in our schools. The 2025 Parent Survey was administered from late May to early June of 2025 and captured 1,684 completed responses. All parents were invited to participate in the online survey, and multiple reminders were sent to increase participation. Although this is not a random sample survey, the District is confident in the results. Demographic questions indicated that respondents were consistent with the distribution of the District’s student population. 

To ensure best practice in achieving accurate results, the District enlisted assistance to build the annual parent survey from Morris Leatherman, a well-respected firm with 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 Minnetonka Public Schools programs, schools, teachers and leadership. 

• 97% of respondents rate the education provided by the Minnetonka School District as excellent or good, with 69% rating it excellent. This is a 1% year-over-year increase.
• 95% of elementary school parents, 93% of middle school parents and 91% of high school parents would recommend their school to friends or neighbors. That is a 1% increase for elementary school and for high school. Middle school is consistent with last year.
• 93% of elementary parents, 90% of middle school parents and 89% of high school parents say they believe their school principal is accessible to them when they have questions or concerns.  
• 96% of elementary parents, 93% of middle school parents and 92% of high school parents say they believe their child’s school provides a safe learning environment.
• 92% of parents believe our community receives a good value from its investment in our local public schools.  

The District also asked parents about student well-being, belonging and connection.   

• 93% of elementary parents, 89% of middle school parents and 88% of high school parents said their student’s school provides an environment that supports their student’s sense of well-being.  
• 94% of elementary parents, 88% of middle school parents and 86% of high school parents said their student’s school provides an environment that supports their student’s sense of belonging and connection.  

Executive Director of Communications Dr. JacQui Getty shared the full survey results at the August 14, 2025 School Board Meeting. As she noted, overall, the survey results were positive. Parents expressed satisfaction with district leadership, teachers and staff, academic rigor, student opportunities, communication and safety.

Some parents also expressed their advice to the district regarding a variety of topics, including but not limited to: AI use and guidelines for students and teachers, student cell phone use at school, screen time/i-Pad use, amount of homework, student discipline, and parking lot/pick-up.  

Each school principal has been provided with school-specific or program-specific results, including parent comments for their school or program, to share highlights with their staff and to help them to address concern areas they see. 

The Board, Superintendent and Cabinet members have received the full survey results, including parent comments, to give them a thorough perspective on parent sentiments and to help them in the future for goal setting. 

View a summary of the 2025 Parent Survey results here.