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Top 10 Best Houston County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,421 students in Houston County, MN (there are , serving 437 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Houston County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, MN are Caledonia Elementary School, Spring Grove Elementary School and Ridgeway Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Houston County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
511 W Main St
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-5205
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgeway Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Grades: K-5
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
Houston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 S Sherman
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Grove Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
113 2nd Ave Nw
Spring Grove, MN 55974
(507) 498-3221
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: #66.
La Crescent-hokah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
504 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Rank: #77.
Caledonia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #88.
Houston Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Rank: #99.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Grades: K-6
| 48 students
Rank: #1010.
Caledonia Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
825 N Warrior Ave
Caledonia, MN 55921
(507) 725-3316
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #1111.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #1212.
La Crescent Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #1313.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1414.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1515.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
Rank: #1616.
La Crescent-hokah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5060
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Rank: #1717.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1116 South Oak Street
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hved Spectrum Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 474-6882
Grades: PK-12
| 14 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Houston County, MN

Houston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Achieve (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 452-1200
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
1301 Lancer Blvd.
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
105 Main Street
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4415
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
211 Main St
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4525
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Box 315, 211 Main St.
Hokah, MN 55941
(507) 894-4533
Grades: PK-K
| 71 students
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Houston County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, MN include Caledonia Elementary School, Spring Grove Elementary School and Ridgeway Community School.
How many public schools are located in Houston County?
18 public schools are located in Houston County.
What percentage of students in Houston County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Houston County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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