For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 333 students in Henderson, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Henderson, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Henderson, MN are Minnesota New Country School and Minnesota New Country Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Henderson, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnesota New Country School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Minnesota New Country Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 N 8th St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 868-0071
Gr: K-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Hilltop Alp
Alternative School
700 South Street
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Henderson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 S St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Gr: 4-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Henderson, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Henderson, MN include Minnesota New Country School and Minnesota New Country Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henderson?
4 public schools are located in Henderson.
What percentage of students in Henderson go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Henderson are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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