For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 889 students in Dodge Center, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 43 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Dodge Center, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dodge Center, MN are Triton High School, Triton Elementary School and Triton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dodge Center, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dodge Center have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dodge Center, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Triton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7520
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7520
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Triton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7500
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Triton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7510
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7510
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Dodge Center, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wasioja Ed. Technology Coop. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box 489
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 374-2136
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 374-2136
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dodge Center, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Dodge Center, MN include Triton High School, Triton Elementary School and Triton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dodge Center?
3 public schools are located in Dodge Center.
What percentage of students in Dodge Center go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Dodge Center are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dodge Center?
Dodge Center public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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