Top 5 Best Worthington Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,797 students in Worthington, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 256 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Worthington, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Worthington, MN are 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary, Worthington Senior High School and Learning Center Night. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worthington, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Worthington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Worthington, MN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Worthington Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #33.
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Grades: PK-4
| 1,194 students
Rank: #55.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Grades: 5-8
| 957 students
Rank: #66.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
117 11th Ave.
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intermediate School
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Worthington, Minnesota

Worthington, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1680 Airport Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Worthington, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Worthington, MN include 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary, Worthington Senior High School and Learning Center Night.
How many public schools are located in Worthington, MN?
9 public schools are located in Worthington, MN.
What percentage of students in Worthington, MN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Worthington, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Worthington, MN?
Worthington, MN public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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