For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,168 students in Cold Spring, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 250 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Cold Spring, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cold Spring, MN are Rocori Middle School, Cold Spring Elementary School and Rocori Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cold Spring, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cold Spring have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Cold Spring, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocori Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 N 5th Ave
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Cold Spring Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Red River Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7534
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7534
Grades: PK-6
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Rocori Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
534 5th Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Grades: 9-12
| 861 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grafton School
Alternative School
224 Krays Mill Road
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 252-8427
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 252-8427
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rocori Alc
Alternative School
534 N 5th Ave
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4910
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4910
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
534 5th Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4908
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4908
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Cold Spring, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
534 5th Ave North
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Central Mn T.s. Cold Spring (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
534 5th Avenue N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cold Spring, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Cold Spring, MN include Rocori Middle School, Cold Spring Elementary School and Rocori Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Cold Spring?
6 public schools are located in Cold Spring.
What percentage of students in Cold Spring go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Cold Spring are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cold Spring?
Cold Spring public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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