Best Hill City Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 267 students in Hill City, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Hill City, MN are Hill City Elementary School, Hill City Senior High School and Hill City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill City, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hill City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Hill City, MN (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: PK-4 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hill City Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Hill City Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Ione Ave
Hill City, MN 55748
(218) 697-2394
Gr: 5-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hill City, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Hill City, MN include Hill City Elementary School, Hill City Senior High School and Hill City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hill City?
3 public schools are located in Hill City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill City?
Hill City public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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