For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 446 students in Hector, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Hector, MN are Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School and Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hector, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hector have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Hector, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 3rd St W
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 3rd St W
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hector, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Hector, MN include Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School and Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda.
How many public schools are located in Hector?
2 public schools are located in Hector.
What is the racial composition of students in Hector?
Hector public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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