Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottage Grove Elementary serves the west part of Cottage Grove, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cottage Grove Elementary School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Cottage Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottage Grove Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
11%
12%
White
56%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottage Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Cottage Grove Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cottage Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Cottage Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armstrong Elementary School, Grey Cloud Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cottage Grove Elementary School?
432 students attend Cottage Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cottage Grove Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottage Grove Elementary School?
Cottage Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cottage Grove Elementary School offer ?
Cottage Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottage Grove Elementary School part of?
Cottage Grove Elementary School is part of South Washington County Schools.
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