Which Minnesota schools are best for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25

Whether it be multi-sport stars or individuals who excelled in one sport, numerous big names have come out of Minnesota over the last several decades.

Kevin McHale and Joe Mauer are among the standouts who paved the way for modern-day superstars like Paige Bueckers and Chet Holmgren. 

Now, those excelling at the professional level serve as an inspiration to the current crop of high school standouts in the state. 

Which high schools in Minnesota are considered the best for athletes today? 

According to a study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.

25. DeLaSalle High School (Minneapolis)

• Total number of sports: 27

24. Mounds View High School

• Total number of sports: 26

23. Stewartville Senior High School

• Total number of sports: 17

22. Cathedral Middle and High School

• Total number of sports: 31

21. Stillwater Area High School (Stillwater)

• Total number of sports: 27

20. Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul)

• Total number of sports: 28

19. Mankato West Senior High School (Mankato)

• Total number of sports: 26

18. Academy of Holy Angels (Richfield)

• Total number of sports: 52

17. Owatonna Senior High School (Owatonna)

• Total number of sports: 22

16. Lakeville North High School (Lakeville)

• Total number of sports: 28

15. Elk River Senior High School (Elk River)

• Total number of sports: 27

14. Mahtomedi Senior High School (Mahtomedi)

• Total number of sports: 26

13. Minnetonka Senior High School (Minnetonka)

• Total number of sports: 39

12. Benilde-St. Margaret's School (St. Louis Park)

• Total number of sports: 28

11. Chanhassen High School (Chanhassen)

• Total number of sports: 12

10. Hopkins Senior High School (Minnetonka)

• Total number of sports: 29

9. St. Michael-Albertville Senior High School (St. Michael)

• Total number of sports: 23

8. Wayzata High School (Plymouth)

• Total number of sports: 28

7. Hermantown Senior High School (Hermantown)

• Total number of sports: 27

6. Saint Thomas Academy (Mendota Heights)

• Total number of sports: 15

5. Minnehaha Academy (Minneapolis)

• Total number of sports: 26

4. Orono Senior High School (Long Lake)

• Total number of sports: 19

3. Lakeville South High School

• Total number of sports: 25

2. Rosemount Senior High School

• Total number of sports: 30

1. Maple Grove Senior High School

• Total number of sports: 34