For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,219 students in Northfield, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 498 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Northfield, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Northfield, MN are Bridgewater Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Prairie Creek Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northfield, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Jefferson Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3300
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3300
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3470
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3470
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27695 Denmark Ave
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Northfield Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 863 students
Rank: #55.
Northfield Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0630
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,277 students
Rank: #66.
Greenvale Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Lincoln Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3500
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3500
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Northfield Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Lincoln Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3649
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3649
Grades: PK
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Lincoln Parkway
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1232
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1232
Grades: PK-K
| 0 students
Northfield, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Lrng. Cntr. Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Village School Of Northfield (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northfield, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Northfield, MN include Bridgewater Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Prairie Creek Community School.
How many public schools are located in Northfield, MN?
13 public schools are located in Northfield, MN.
What percentage of students in Northfield, MN go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Northfield, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield, MN?
Northfield, MN public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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