For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,044 students in Cannon Falls, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Cannon Falls, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cannon Falls, MN are Cannon Falls Elementary School and Cannon Falls Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cannon Falls, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cannon Falls have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cannon Falls, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cannon Falls Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Minnesota St E
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Cannon Falls Secondary
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Minnesota St E
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 562 students
Cannon Falls, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cannon Falls Alternative Learning (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
120 West State St
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cannon Falls, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Cannon Falls, MN include Cannon Falls Elementary School and Cannon Falls Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Cannon Falls?
2 public schools are located in Cannon Falls.
What percentage of students in Cannon Falls go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Cannon Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cannon Falls?
Cannon Falls public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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