Top 10 Best Houston County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 4,264 students in Houston County, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 380 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Houston County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, MN are Caledonia Elementary School, Ridgeway Community School and Houston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Houston County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
511 W Main St
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-5205
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeway Community School
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 S Sherman
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Grove Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
Rank: #55.
Caledonia Middle School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #66.
Minnesota Virtual High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #77.
Houston Secondary
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 7-12
| 209 students
Rank: #88.
La Crescent-hokah Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
504 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Caledonia Senior High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Spring Grove Secondary
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Grades: 7-12
| 160 students
Rank: #1111.
La Crescent Senior High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #1212.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
Rank: #1313.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1116 South Oak Street
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Rank: #1414.
La Crescent-hokah Middle School
Math: 21% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5060
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
Achieve
Special Education School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 452-1200
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Spectrum Program
Special Education School
511 Main St.
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
Math: <50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Houston County, MN

Houston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1301 Lancer Blvd.
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
105 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4415
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
211 Main St
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4525
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Box 315, 211 Main St.
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4533
Grades: PK-K
| 71 students
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Houston County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, MN include Caledonia Elementary School, Ridgeway Community School and Houston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Houston County, MN?
19 public schools are located in Houston County, MN.
What percentage of students in Houston County, MN go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Houston County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County, MN?
Houston County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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