For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,862 students in Fillmore County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fillmore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Fillmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 11-12 | 11 students
201 W Bartlett St, P.o Box 96
Wykoff, MN 55990
(507) 352-2731
Wykoff, MN 55990
(507) 352-2731
Gr: 4-6 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Gr: 7-12
Box 337
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Root River Day Treatment School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 544
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Gr: 7-12 | 12 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
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Spectrum - Lanesboro (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
100 Kirkwood St East
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 458-4710
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 458-4710
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fillmore County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fillmore County, MN include Chatfield Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Fillmore Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fillmore County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Fillmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fillmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fillmore County include: Rushford-peterson Elementary School vs. Lanesboro Elementary School, Mabel-canton Elementary School vs. Lanesboro Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School vs. Fillmore Central Elementary School
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