For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,876 students in Dodge County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 43 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dodge County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dodge County, MN are Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Kasson-mantorville Middle School and Kasson-mantorville Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dodge County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dodge County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kasson-mantorville Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
604 16th St Ne
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-1234
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-1234
Gr: PK-4 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Kasson-mantorville Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 5th Ave Ne
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-4030
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-4030
Gr: 5-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Kasson-mantorville Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 16th St Ne
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2961
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2961
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Hayfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
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%
Rank: #88.
Hayfield Secondary
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1555
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1555
Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2108
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2108
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Zumbro Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2083
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2083
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition 2 Success
Special Education School
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2037
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2037
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Zumbro Education District
Special Education School
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2037
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2037
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dodge County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Dodge County, MN include Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Kasson-mantorville Middle School and Kasson-mantorville Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Dodge County?
13 public schools are located in Dodge County.
What percentage of students in Dodge County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dodge County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dodge County?
Dodge County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dodge County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dodge County include: Triton Elementary School vs. Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Kasson-mantorville Elementary School vs. Triton Elementary School, Hayfield Elementary School vs. Triton Elementary School
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