Best Schools in Goodhue County, MN
Goodhue County, MN has 49 public schools (17 high, 9 middle, 21 elementary) serving 18,941 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Goodhue County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Goodhue County, MN
The top high schools in Goodhue County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northfield Senior High
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1246 Students
2. Triton High School
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Triton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
3. Cannon Falls Secondary
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Cannon Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 589 Students
4. Zumbrota-mazeppa Senior High
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Zumbrota-mazeppa School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 391 Students
5. Goodhue Secondary
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Goodhue Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 315 Students
6. Hastings High School
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Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
7. Lincoln Secondary
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Lake City Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 587 Students
8. Pine Island Secondary
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Pine Island Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students
9. Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High
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Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
10. Faribault Senior High
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Faribault Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
Best Middle Schools in Goodhue County, MN
The top middle schools in Goodhue County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northfield Middle
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
2. Pine Island Middle
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Pine Island Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 506 Students
3. Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School
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Zumbrota-mazeppa School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 201 Students
4. Kenyon-wanamingo Middle
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Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 208 Students
5. Twin Bluff School
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Red Wing Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 534 Students
6. Hastings Middle School
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Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1210 Students
7. Triton Middle School
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Triton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
8. Faribault Middle
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Faribault Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
9. Pathways Program Grades 6-7
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Goodhue County Education District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 8 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Goodhue County, MN
The top elementary schools in Goodhue County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School
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Zumbrota-mazeppa School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 362 Students
2. Pine Island Elementary
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Pine Island Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 602 Students
3. Pinecrest Elementary
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Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students
4. Spring Creek Elementary
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
5. Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary
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Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 219 Students
6. Goodhue Elementary
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Goodhue Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 391 Students
7. Cannon Falls Elementary
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Cannon Falls Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 466 Students
8. Triton Elementary
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Triton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
9. Burnside Elementary
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Red Wing Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 522 Students
10. Bluff View Elementary
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Lake City Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 616 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Goodhue County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Goodhue County, MN has a total population of 47,582 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Goodhue County, 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 Goodhue County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Goodhue County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Goodhue County, MN.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Goodhue County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Goodhue County, MN
How many schools are in Goodhue County, MN?
Goodhue County, MN has 49 public schools: 17 high schools, 9 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 18,941 students in total.
How do schools in Goodhue County perform on state tests?
On average, 49 schools in Goodhue County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Goodhue County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Goodhue County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Goodhue County
7 places in Goodhue County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Red Wing (9)
- Zumbrota (3)
- Cannon Falls (2)
- Goodhue (2)
- Kenyon (2)
- Pine Island (2)
- Wanamingo (1)
School districts (5)
- Goodhue County Education District (6 schools)
- Red Wing Public School District (5 schools)
- Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District (4 schools)
- Kenyon-Wanamingo School District (3 schools)
- Pine Island Public School District (3 schools)