For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,970 students in Worthington, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 261 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, Prairie Elementary School and Worthington Middle School. 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 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Worthington, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Gr: PK-2 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Worthington Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Gr: 3-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Worthington, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-8
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, Prairie Elementary School and Worthington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Worthington?
10 public schools are located in Worthington.
What percentage of students in Worthington go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Worthington are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Worthington?
Worthington public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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