Best Schools in Redwood County, MN
Redwood County, MN has 24 public schools (9 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 5,635 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Redwood County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Redwood County, MN
The top high schools in Redwood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wabasso Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabasso Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 232 Students
2. Springfield Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 289 Students
3. Red Rock Central Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Redwood Valley Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
5. Tracy Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tracy Area Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
6. Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
7. Yellow Medicine East High School
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Projected Test Scores
Yellow Medicine East • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 206 Students
8. Cedar Mountain Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Cedar Mountain School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 245 Students
9. Redwood Valley Alternative
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Redwood County, MN
The top middle schools in Redwood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 732 Students
2. Redwood Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood Area School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 322 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Redwood County, MN
The top elementary schools in Redwood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Springfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 302 Students
2. Red Rock Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
3. Tracy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tracy Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students
4. Wabasso Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabasso Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students
5. Cedar Mountain Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cedar Mountain School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 194 Students
6. Reede Gray Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Redwood Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 419 Students
7. Walnut Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
8. Bert Raney Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yellow Medicine East • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 267 Students
9. St Anne School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Anne School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 103 Students
10. St John Lutheran School
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Projected Test Scores
St John Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 154 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Redwood County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Redwood County, MN has a total population of 15,425 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Redwood 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 Redwood County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Redwood County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Redwood 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 Redwood County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Redwood County, MN
How many schools are in Redwood County, MN?
Redwood County, MN has 24 public schools: 9 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,635 students in total.
How do schools in Redwood County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Redwood County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Redwood County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Redwood 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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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Redwood County
7 places in Redwood County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Redwood Falls (3)
- Lamberton (2)
- Wabasso (2)
- Belview (1)
- Milroy (1)
- Morgan (1)
- Walnut Grove (1)
School districts (1)
- Redwood Area School District (3 schools)