For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,464 students in Renville County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 230 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Renville County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Renville County, MN are Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School, Cedar Mountain Elementary School and Bold-bird Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Renville County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Renville County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Renville County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 3rd St W
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 4th Ave E
Franklin, MN 55333
(507) 557-2251
Franklin, MN 55333
(507) 557-2251
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Bold-bird Island Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 S. 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Gr: PK-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Bold Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 S 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Bold Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 S. 9th Street
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Gr: 5-8 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Bold Alp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 S 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #77.
Renville County West Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ne 3rd St
Renville, MN 56284
(320) 329-8368
Renville, MN 56284
(320) 329-8368
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Renville County West Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Ne 3rd St
Renville, MN 56284
(320) 329-8368
Renville, MN 56284
(320) 329-8368
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 3rd St W
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Gr: 6-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
205 N Main St
Buffalo Lake, MN 55314
(320) 833-3999
Buffalo Lake, MN 55314
(320) 833-3999
Gr: PK | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Renville County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Renville County, MN include Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School, Cedar Mountain Elementary School and Bold-bird Island Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Renville County?
8 public schools are located in Renville County.
What percentage of students in Renville County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Renville County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Renville County?
Renville County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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