Best Schools in Houston County, MN
Houston County, MN has 26 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 5,648 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Houston County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Houston County, MN
The top high schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caledonia Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
2. Mabel-canton Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mabel-canton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
3. Rushford-peterson Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Minnesota Virtual Academy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 814 Students
5. La Crescent Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Crescent-hokah School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
6. Spring Grove Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Grove School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 157 Students
7. La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 43 Students
8. Houston Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
9. Summit Learning Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houston County, MN
The top middle schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caledonia Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 147 Students
2. Rushford-peterson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
3. La Crescent-hokah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Crescent-hokah School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 292 Students
4. Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houston County, MN
The top elementary schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caledonia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caledonia Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
2. La Crescent-hokah Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Crescent-hokah School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
3. Houston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
4. Spring Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Grove School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students
5. Mabel-canton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mabel-canton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
6. La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 48 Students
7. Rushford-peterson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
8. Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementar
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
9. St Peter's Catholic Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Peter's Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 52 Students
10. Crucifixion
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crucifixion • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 126 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.
Questions About Schools in Houston County, MN
How many schools are in Houston County, MN?
Houston County, MN has 26 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 5,648 students in total.
How do schools in Houston County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Houston County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Houston County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Houston 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: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Houston County
5 places in Houston County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Houston (5)
- La Crescent (5)
- Caledonia (3)
- Spring Grove (2)
- Hokah (1)
School districts (3)
- Houston Public School District (6 schools)
- Caledonia Public School District (3 schools)
- La Crescent-Hokah School District (3 schools)