For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 724 students in Cottonwood, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Cottonwood, MN are Lakeview Elementary School and Lakeview Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Cottonwood, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cottonwood, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Cottonwood, MN include Lakeview Elementary School and Lakeview Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Cottonwood?
2 public schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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