For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,822 students in Dodge County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dodge County, MN are Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Kasson-mantorville Middle School and Triton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dodge County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dodge County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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%
Dodge County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
721 Main Street N
Mantorville, MN 55955
(507) 635-2631
Mantorville, MN 55955
(507) 635-2631
Gr: 5-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Kasson-mantorville Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
101 3rd Avenue Nw
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-4464
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-4464
Wasioja Ed. Technology Coop. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box 489
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 374-2136
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 374-2136
West Concord Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
601 S St
West Concord, MN 55985
(507) 527-2791
West Concord, MN 55985
(507) 527-2791
Gr: K-7 | 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dodge County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dodge County, MN include Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Kasson-mantorville Middle School and Triton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dodge County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Dodge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dodge County?
Dodge County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Dodge County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dodge County include: Kasson-mantorville Elementary School vs. Triton Elementary School, Triton Elementary School vs. Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Hayfield Elementary School vs. Triton Elementary School
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