For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,009 students in Houston, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Houston, MN are Ridgeway Community School, Houston Elementary School and Houston Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Houston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Houston, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway Community School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Sherman
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Houston Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 7-12
| 209 students
Rank: #44.
Minnesota Virtual High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #66.
Minnesota Virtual Elementar
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Minnesota Virtual Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Houston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Houston, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Houston, MN include Ridgeway Community School, Houston Elementary School and Houston Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Houston, MN?
7 public schools are located in Houston, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston, MN?
Houston, MN public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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