Best Schools in Rice County, MN
Rice County, MN has a total of 62 schools including 19 high schools, 11 middle schools and 27 elementary schools. A total of 18,322 students attend Rice County, MN schools. On average, schools in Rice County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rice County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Rice County, MN
Rice County, MN has 19 high schools with 6,808 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 Rice County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rice County don't meet expectations.
1. New Prague Senior High
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New Prague Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1343 Students
2. Northfield Senior High
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1246 Students
3. Arcadia Charter School
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Arcadia Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 115 Students
4. Waseca Senior High
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Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 607 Students
5. Waterville-elysian-morristown Sr.
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Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
6. Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High
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Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
7. Tri-city United High School
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Tri-city United School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 595 Students
8. Faribault Senior High
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Faribault Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
9. Medford Secondary
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Medford Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 421 Students
10. Faribault Area Learning Center
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Faribault Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rice County, MN
Rice County, MN has 11 middle schools with 3,872 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 Rice County score 36% 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 Rice County meet expectations.
1. Northfield Middle
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 846 Students
2. New Prague Middle School
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New Prague Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 937 Students
3. Morristown Elementary
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Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 112 Students
4. Waterville-elysian-morristown Jr.
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Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 122 Students
5. Waseca Junior High
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Waseca Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 259 Students
6. Kenyon-wanamingo Middle
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Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 208 Students
7. Faribault Middle
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Faribault Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
8. Northfield Portage Middle School
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 17 Students
9. Falcons Online Academy-middle
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Faribault Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 18 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rice County, MN
Rice County, MN has 27 elementary schools with 7,484 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 Rice County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rice County exceed expectations.
1. Bridgewater Elementary
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 527 Students
2. Raven Stream Elementary
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New Prague Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 611 Students
3. Spring Creek Elementary
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 462 Students
4. Waterville Elementary
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Waterville-elysian-morristown • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students
5. Nerstrand Charter School
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Nerstrand Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 101 Students
6. Falcon Ridge
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New Prague Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
7. Eagle View
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New Prague Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
8. Greenvale Park Elementary
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Northfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students
9. Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary
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Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 219 Students
10. Lonsdale Pre K-6
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Tri-city United School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rice County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rice County, MN has a total population of 67,097 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rice 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 Rice County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rice County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rice 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 Rice County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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