For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 4,292 students in Houston County, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 437 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Houston County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, MN are Caledonia Elementary School, Spring Grove Elementary School and Ridgeway Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Houston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
511 W Main St
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-5205
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-5205
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Ridgeway Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Gr: K-5 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Sherman
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Caledonia Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Spring Grove Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Caledonia Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
La Crescent-hokah Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Houston Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
La Crescent Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
La Crescent-hokah Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5060
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5060
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1717.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Achieve
Special Education School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 452-1200
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 452-1200
Gr: PK-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Spectrum Program
Special Education School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 474-6882
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 474-6882
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: K-12
Houston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bluff Country Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd.
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Bluff Country Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
105 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4415
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4415
Gr: 7-9
Hiawatha Valley South Cluster Ecse Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
211 Main St
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4525
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4525
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Box 315, 211 Main St.
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4533
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4533
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Minority enrollment: 7%
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Houston County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, MN include Caledonia Elementary School, Spring Grove Elementary School and Ridgeway Community School.
How many public schools are located in Houston County?
20 public schools are located in Houston County.
What percentage of students in Houston County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Houston County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Houston County include: Spring Grove Elementary School vs. Caledonia Elementary School, La Crescent-hokah Elementary School vs. Spring Grove Elementary School, Spring Grove Elementary School vs. La Crescent-hokah Elementary School
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