Best Schools in Cottage Grove, MN
Cottage Grove, MN has a total of 21 schools including 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 14,194 students attend Cottage Grove, MN schools. On average, schools in Cottage Grove score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cottage Grove underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Cottage Grove, MN
Cottage Grove, MN has 6 high schools with 5,488 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cottage Grove score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cottage Grove meet expectations.
1. East Ridge High School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2021 Students
2. Hastings High School
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Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
3. Park High School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
4. South Washington Alternative Hs
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 85 Students
5. Access
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 6 Students
6. Next Step Transition Program
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cottage Grove, MN
Cottage Grove, MN has 4 middle schools with 4,211 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cottage Grove score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cottage Grove underperform expectations.
1. Woodbury Middle School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1108 Students
2. Hastings Middle School
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Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1210 Students
3. Oltman Middle School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 969 Students
4. Cottage Grove Middle School
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cottage Grove, MN
Cottage Grove, MN has 11 elementary schools with 4,495 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cottage Grove score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cottage Grove don't meet expectations.
1. Cottage Grove Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
2. Grey Cloud Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 763 Students
3. Pinecrest Elementary
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Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students
4. Hillside Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
5. Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students
6. Armstrong Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
7. Pine Hill Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 530 Students
8. Crestview Elementary
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South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
9. Pine Harbor Christian Academy
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Pine Harbor Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 124 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cottage Grove, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cottage Grove, MN has a total population of 37,473 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cottage Grove, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cottage Grove, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cottage Grove, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cottage Grove, MN.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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