For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,915 students in Redwood County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Redwood County, MN are Reede Gray Elementary School, Wabasso Elementary School and Red Rock Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redwood County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Redwood County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Redwood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reede Gray Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Mcphail Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Wabasso Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1333 May St
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Red Rock Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 6th Ave E
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Swwc Elc - Belview
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 S 2nd St
Belview, MN 56214
(507) 938-4111
Belview, MN 56214
(507) 938-4111
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Washington Ave
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Milroy Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Prospect St
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Red Rock Central Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 6th Ave E
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Redwood Valley Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Cedar Mountain Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Somerville Ave N
Morgan, MN 56266
(507) 249-5990
Morgan, MN 56266
(507) 249-5990
Gr: 6-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Redwood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Milroy Area Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
103 Prospect St
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Gr: K-4 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
103 Prospect St
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Box 69, 1333 May St.
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-7111
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-7111
Gr: PK-6 | 21 students
300 East Centre St
Vesta, MN 56292
(507) 342-7114
Vesta, MN 56292
(507) 342-7114
Gr: 3-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
320 Centre St
Vesta, MN 56292
(507) 347-7111
Vesta, MN 56292
(507) 347-7111
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
601 Washington Avenue
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Gr: 5-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Redwood County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Redwood County, MN include Reede Gray Elementary School, Wabasso Elementary School and Red Rock Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Redwood County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Redwood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood County?
Redwood County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Redwood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Redwood County include: Red Rock Central Secondary vs. Walnut Grove Elementary School, Walnut Grove Elementary School vs. Red Rock Central Secondary, Walnut Grove Elementary School vs. Red Rock Central Elementary School
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