For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 905 students in Jackson County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MN are Pleasantview Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Jackson County Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasantview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Gr: 4-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Park St
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Gr: PK-3 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Jackson County Central Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stearns Ave
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
407 5th St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MN include Pleasantview Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Jackson County Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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