For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,840 students in Cottage Grove, MN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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: 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 elementary schools in Cottage Grove, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cottage Grove, MN include Cottage Grove Elementary School, Grey Cloud Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cottage Grove?
9 public elementary schools are located in Cottage Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Cottage Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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