Top 5 Best Northfield Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,798 students in Northfield, MN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Northfield, MN Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Jefferson Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3300
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Maple St
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
27695 Denmark Ave
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Northfield Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 863 students
Rank: #55.
Greenvale Park Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Lincoln Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3500
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 127 students
Rank: #77.
Northfield Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Orchard St S
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
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Northfield, Minnesota

Northfield, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Grades: K-12
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, MN include Bridgewater Elementary School, Spring Creek Elementary School and Prairie Creek Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Northfield, MN?
9 public elementary schools are located in Northfield, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield, MN?
Northfield, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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