For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 900 students in Jackson County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MN are Riverside Elementary School, Pleasantview Elementary School and Jackson County Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Park St
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Grades: PK-3
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Milwaukee St
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6218
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6218
Grades: 4-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson County Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 4th Ave N
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stearns Ave
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Grades: PK-6
| 133 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
407 5th St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MN include Riverside Elementary School, Pleasantview Elementary School and Jackson County Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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