For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,945 students in Chippewa County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chippewa County, MN are Swwc Elc - Montevideo, Ramsey Elementary School and Montevideo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chippewa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swwc Elc - Montevideo
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2419 Washington Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(507) 537-2258
Montevideo, MN 56265
(507) 537-2258
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Hamilton Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6584
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6584
Gr: K-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 William Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Maccray Secondary
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Gr: 6-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
412 S 13th St
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6538
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6538
Gr: 1-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chippewa County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chippewa County, MN include Swwc Elc - Montevideo, Ramsey Elementary School and Montevideo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chippewa County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Chippewa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.