Best Schools in Houston County, MN
Houston County, MN has a total of 27 schools including 10 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 5,648 students attend Houston County, MN schools. On average, schools in Houston County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Houston County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Houston County, MN
Houston County, MN has 10 high schools with 2,251 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 Houston County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Houston County exceed expectations.
1. Mabel-canton Secondary
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Mabel-canton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
2. Minnesota Virtual Academy High
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Houston Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 814 Students
3. Caledonia Senior High
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Caledonia Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
4. La Crescent Senior High
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La Crescent-hokah School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
5. Spring Grove Secondary
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Spring Grove School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 157 Students
6. Houston Secondary
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Houston Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
7. Rushford-peterson Senior High
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Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
8. La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
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La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 43 Students
9. Summit Learning Program
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Houston Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houston County, MN
Houston County, MN has 4 middle schools with 1,009 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 Houston County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Houston County meet expectations.
1. Rushford-peterson Middle
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Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
2. Caledonia Middle
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Caledonia Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 147 Students
3. La Crescent-hokah Middle School
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La Crescent-hokah School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 292 Students
4. Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
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Houston Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houston County, MN
Houston County, MN has 12 elementary schools with 2,374 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 Houston County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Houston County exceed expectations.
1. Caledonia Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Caledonia Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
2. Houston Elementary
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Houston Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
3. Spring Grove Elementary
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Spring Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students
4. Rushford-peterson Elementary
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Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
5. La Crescent-hokah Elementary
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La Crescent-hokah School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
6. Mabel-canton Elementary
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Mabel-canton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
7. La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad
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La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 48 Students
8. St Peter's Catholic Elementary School
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St Peter's Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 52 Students
9. St Marys Catholic School
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St Marys Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 132 Students
10. St John's Evangelical Lutheran School
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St John's Evangelical Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 93 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Houston County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Houston County, MN has a total population of 18,843 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Houston 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 Houston County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houston County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houston County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Houston County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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