For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,069 students in Houston, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Houston, MN are Ridgeway Community School, Houston Elementary School and Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Houston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Houston, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
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 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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) 792-8787
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 792-8787
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 792-8787
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 792-8787
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Houston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Houston, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Houston, MN include Ridgeway Community School, Houston Elementary School and Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Houston?
4 public elementary schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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