Top 5 Best Renville County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,880 students in Renville County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 227 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Renville County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Renville County, MN are Buffalo Lake-hector Elementary School, Cedar Mountain Elementary School and Bold-bird Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Renville County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Renville County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Renville County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Lake-hector Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
211 3rd Street
Buffalo Lake, MN 55314
(320) 833-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Mountain Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
231 4th Ave E
Franklin, MN 55333
(507) 557-2251
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Bold-bird Island Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 S. 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
Bold Senior High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 S 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Bold Alc
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 S 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #66.
Renville County West Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Ne 3rd St
Renville, MN 56284
(320) 329-8368
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Buffalo Lake-hector Secondary
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 W 3rd St
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Grades: 6-12
| 279 students
Rank: #88.
Bold Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 S. 9th Street
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: 5-8
| 170 students
Rank: #99.
Renville County West Senior High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Ne 3rd St
Renville, MN 56284
(320) 329-8368
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Renville County, MN

Renville County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
701 9th St South
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
701 S. 9th St.
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1962
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
280 North Centennial Dr
Morton, MN 56270
(507) 697-9055
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
300 3rd Ave Se
Fairfax, MN 55332
(507) 207-2304
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Box 157
Danube, MN 56230
(320) 826-2287
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Renville County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Renville County, MN include Buffalo Lake-hector Elementary School, Cedar Mountain Elementary School and Bold-bird Island Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Renville County, MN?
9 public schools are located in Renville County, MN.
What percentage of students in Renville County, MN go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Renville County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Renville County, MN?
Renville County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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