For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 871 students in Rush City, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Rush City, MN are C.e. Jacobson Elementary School and Rush City Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush City, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rush City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rush City, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
95 S Harte
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Gr: PK-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Rush City Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51001 Fairfield Ave
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Gr: 7-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-rush City
Alternative School
7600 525th St
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-0400
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-0400
Gr: 9-12
Rush City, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Trio Program High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 566
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rush City, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Rush City, MN include C.e. Jacobson Elementary School and Rush City Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Rush City?
3 public schools are located in Rush City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush City?
Rush City public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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