For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,555 students in Cottage Grove, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 101 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cottage Grove, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cottage Grove, MN are Cottage Grove Elementary School, Grey Cloud Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottage Grove, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cottage Grove, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottage Grove Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7447 65th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5801
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Grey Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 Indian Blvd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4201
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4201
Gr: K-5 | 774 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8177 Hillside Tr S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4001
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8855 Inwood Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-4101
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7830 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Pine Hill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9015 Hadley Ave S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3901
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3901
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Cottage Grove Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9775 Indian Blvd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6804
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6804
Gr: 6-8 | 972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Oltman Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Goodview Avenue
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3509
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3509
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
South Washington Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Park High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8040 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3702
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Access
Alternative School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-2341
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-2341
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Gr: PK | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Transition Program
Special Education School
7155 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5104
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5104
Gr: 12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6300
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6300
Gr: K-5
Cottage Grove, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ages 0-2 Early Childhood Special Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8400 E Pt Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Gr: PK | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Distance Learning Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Place (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cottage Grove, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Cottage Grove, MN include Cottage Grove Elementary School, Grey Cloud Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cottage Grove?
14 public schools are located in Cottage Grove.
What percentage of students in Cottage Grove go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cottage Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cottage Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cottage Grove include: Armstrong Elementary School vs. Grey Cloud Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School vs. Cottage Grove Elementary School, Cottage Grove Middle School vs. Oltman Middle School
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