Top 10 Best Rice County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 8,470 students in Rice County, MN (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,836 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Rice County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Rice County, MN are Bridgewater Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Prairie Creek Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Rice County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Jefferson Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3300
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3470
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Creek Community School
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27695 Denmark Ave
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Northfield Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 863 students
Rank: #55.
Northfield Senior High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,277 students
Rank: #66.
Greenvale Park Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Lincoln Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3500
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Nerstrand Charter School
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
205 S 2nd St
Nerstrand, MN 55053
(507) 333-6854
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #88.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: #99.
Mn For The Blind
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Se 6th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1010.
Morristown Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23 Ann St
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-4222
Grades: 5-6
| 110 students
Rank: #1111.
Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
23 Ann St
Morristown, MN 55052
(507) 685-4222
Grades: 7-8
| 135 students
Rank: #1212.
Faribault Senior High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
330 9th Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,055 students
Rank: #1313.
Faribault Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50%
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6186
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Lincoln Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6650
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1515.
Cannon River Stem School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 14th St Ne
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-7836
Grades: K-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1616.
Alexander Learning Academy
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1717.
Faribault Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
704 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #1818.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Parshall St
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1919.
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
126 8th Street Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-5423
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #2020.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
922 Sw Home Place
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6547
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2121.
Northfield Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #2222.
Mn For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cvsec Step
Special Education School
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6002
Grades: PK
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Grades: K-5
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Day School Alc
Alternative School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6186
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
200 Western Ave Nw Suite A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckinley Prek
930 4th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Grades: PK
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-faribault
Alternative School
1101 Linden Ln
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-0878
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Lincoln Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3649
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
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Rice County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: 12
| 15 students
930 Nw 4th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2855 1st Avenue Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 533-6187
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2855 Nw 1st Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
704 17th Street Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
340 Sw 9th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6460
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Focus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: 4-12
| 9 students
1000 Idaho St Sw
Lonsdale, MN 55046
(507) 744-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Reflections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 8th Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6480
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Grades: K-12
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Rice County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Rice County, MN include Bridgewater Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Prairie Creek Community School.
How many public schools are located in Rice County, MN?
37 public schools are located in Rice County, MN.
What percentage of students in Rice County, MN go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Rice County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County, MN?
Rice County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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