For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 554 students in Minneota, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Minneota, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Minneota, MN are Minneota Elementary School and Minneota Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minneota, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Minneota have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Minneota, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minneota Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6122
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Minneota Secondary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6175
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6175
Gr: 7-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Minneota, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Minneota, MN include Minneota Elementary School and Minneota Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Minneota?
2 public schools are located in Minneota.
What percentage of students in Minneota go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Minneota are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minneota?
Minneota public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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