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Best Schools in Richmond, MN
Richmond, MN has 13 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,835 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Richmond don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richmond, MN
The top high schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albany Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
2. Rocori Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rocori Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
3. Eden Valley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eden Valley-watkins School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 458 Students
4. Paynesville Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 489 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richmond, MN
The top middle schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albany Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
2. Rocori Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rocori Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richmond, MN
The top elementary schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eden Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eden Valley-watkins School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students
2. Paynesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
3. Avon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
4. Albany Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albany Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 498 Students
5. Richmond Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rocori Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 133 Students
6. Cold Spring Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rocori Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
7. Sts. Peter & Paul School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sts. Peter & Paul School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richmond, MN has a total population of 3,619 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richmond, 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 Richmond, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richmond, MN
How many schools are in Richmond, MN?
Richmond, MN has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,835 students in total.
How do schools in Richmond perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Richmond score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Richmond don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richmond?
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: 31%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Richmond
1 of 1 schools in Richmond carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Richmond. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.