Best Schools in Peterson, MN
Peterson, MN has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,991 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Peterson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Peterson, MN
The top high schools in Peterson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chatfield Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatfield Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 457 Students
2. St. Charles Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 486 Students
3. Rushford-peterson Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Lanesboro Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lanesboro Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
Best Middle Schools in Peterson, MN
The top middle schools in Peterson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rushford-peterson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 167 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Peterson, MN
The top elementary schools in Peterson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chatfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chatfield Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 467 Students
2. St. Charles Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 508 Students
3. Rushford-peterson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rushford-peterson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
4. Lanesboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lanesboro Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Peterson, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Peterson, MN has a total population of 804 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Peterson, 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 Peterson, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Peterson, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Peterson, 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 Peterson, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Peterson, MN
How many schools are in Peterson, MN?
Peterson, MN has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,991 students in total.
How do schools in Peterson perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Peterson score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Peterson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Peterson?
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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