For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,177 students in Hastings, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 357 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Hastings, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hastings, MN are Kennedy Elementary School, Hastings High School and Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hastings, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1175 Tyler St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7223
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7223
Grades: K-4
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Hastings High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7470
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #33.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 W 12th St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7390
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7390
Grades: K-4
| 489 students
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
975 12th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7284
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7284
Grades: K-4
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 423-8100
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 423-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #66.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Grades: 5-8
| 1,240 students
Rank: #77.
Hastings Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 Ramsey Street
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7690
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7690
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
Special Education School
855 W 3rd St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: PK
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7470
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7060
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7060
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Chance
Alternative School
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: K-8
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Staars
Special Education School
310 River Street
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7670
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7670
Grades: 12
| 8 students
Hastings, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harbor Educational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hastings Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th Street W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
New Connections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
855 3rd St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Grades: K
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hastings, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Hastings, MN include Kennedy Elementary School, Hastings High School and Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hastings, MN?
13 public schools are located in Hastings, MN.
What percentage of students in Hastings, MN go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Hastings, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings, MN?
Hastings, MN public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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