For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,338 students in Fillmore County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 36 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Fillmore County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, MN are Chatfield Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Fillmore Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Fillmore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatfield Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11555 Hillside Dr Se
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Section Ave
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fillmore Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mabel-canton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
Rushford-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
Lanesboro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mabel-canton Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Grades: 7-12
| 117 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rushford-peterson Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #99.
Rushford-peterson Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Rank: #1010.
Chatfield Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Union St Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: #1111.
Lanesboro Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Rank: #1212.
Kingsland Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Section Ave
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Rank: #1313.
Fillmore Central Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main Ave S
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fillmore Central Alp
Alternative School
145 Main Avenue S.
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Focus Alp
Alternative School
205 Union Street Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Fillmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3843
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3843
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Kingsland Alternative Program High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Box 189
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-2665
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-2665
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
201 W Bartlett St, P.o Box 96
Wykoff, MN 55990
(507) 352-2731
Wykoff, MN 55990
(507) 352-2731
Grades: 4-6
| 143 students
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Box 337
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Root River Day Treatment School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 544
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Root River Ed. District (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 544
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Root River Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
225 3rd Ave Sw
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Spectrum - Lanesboro (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
100 Kirkwood St East
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 458-4710
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 458-4710
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, MN include Chatfield Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Fillmore Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fillmore County?
15 public schools are located in Fillmore County.
What percentage of students in Fillmore County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Fillmore County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fillmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fillmore County include: Lanesboro Secondary vs. Fillmore Central Senior High School, Fillmore Central Senior High School vs. Lanesboro Secondary, Rushford-peterson Elementary School vs. Lanesboro Elementary School
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