For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,446 students in Jackson County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 138 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MN are Pleasantview Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson 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 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasantview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Milwaukee St
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6618
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6618
Grades: 4-5
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Park St
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Grades: PK-3
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stearns Ave
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson County Central Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 4th Ave N
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson County Central Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1128 N Hwy
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Minnesota Ave
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Co Central Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1128 North Highway
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
407 5th St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MN include Pleasantview Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County, MN?
7 public schools are located in Jackson County, MN.
What percentage of students in Jackson County, MN go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County, MN?
Jackson County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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