Best Schools in Olmsted County, MN
Olmsted County, MN has 94 public schools (25 high, 14 middle, 41 elementary) serving 34,910 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Olmsted County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Olmsted County, MN
The top high schools in Olmsted County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byron Senior High School
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Byron Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 664 Students
2. Kasson-mantorville Senior High
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Kasson-mantorville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 667 Students
3. Century Senior High
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Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1698 Students
4. Mayo Senior High
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Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1862 Students
5. Zumbrota-mazeppa Senior High
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Zumbrota-mazeppa School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 391 Students
6. Plainview-elgin-millville High
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Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
7. Dover-eyota High School
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Dover-eyota Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
8. Stewartville Senior High
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Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students
9. Chatfield Secondary
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Chatfield Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 457 Students
10. Pine Island Secondary
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Pine Island Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students
Best Middle Schools in Olmsted County, MN
The top middle schools in Olmsted County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Byron Middle School
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Byron Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
2. Kasson-mantorville Middle School
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Kasson-mantorville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 702 Students
3. Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6
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Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 352 Students
4. Pine Island Middle
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Pine Island Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 506 Students
5. Zumbrota-mazeppa Middle School
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Zumbrota-mazeppa School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 201 Students
6. Plainview-elgin-millville Junior
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Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 240 Students
7. Kellogg Middle
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Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 856 Students
8. Willow Creek Middle
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Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students
9. Stewartville Middle
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Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
10. Dakota Middle School
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Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Olmsted County, MN
The top elementary schools in Olmsted County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kasson-mantorville Elementary
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Kasson-mantorville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 794 Students
2. Zumbrota-mazeppa Elementary School
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Zumbrota-mazeppa School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 362 Students
3. Pine Island Elementary
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Pine Island Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 602 Students
4. Byron Intermediate School
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Byron Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 553 Students
5. Folwell Elementary
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Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
6. Jefferson Elementary
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Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
7. Washington District-wide Elementary
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Rochester Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students
8. Plainview-elgin-millville Pk-3
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Plainview-elgin-millville • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 437 Students
9. Dover-eyota Elementary
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Dover-eyota Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 492 Students
10. Chatfield Elementary School
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Chatfield Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 467 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Olmsted County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Olmsted County, MN has a total population of 162,847 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Olmsted 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 Olmsted County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Olmsted County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Olmsted 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 Olmsted County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Olmsted County, MN
How many schools are in Olmsted County, MN?
Olmsted County, MN has 94 public schools: 25 high schools, 14 middle schools and 41 elementary schools, serving 34,910 students in total.
How do schools in Olmsted County perform on state tests?
On average, 94 schools in Olmsted County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Olmsted County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Olmsted 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Olmsted County
5 places in Olmsted County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Rochester (37)
- Stewartville (5)
- Byron (4)
- Eyota (3)
- Chatfield (2)
School districts (5)
- Rochester Public School District (36 schools)
- Stewartville Public School District (5 schools)
- Byron Public School District (4 schools)
- Chatfield Public Schools (3 schools)
- Dover-Eyota Public School District (3 schools)