For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 186 students in Houston County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Houston County, MN are Ridgeway Community School, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy and La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Houston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: K-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Houston County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Houston County, MN include Ridgeway Community School, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy and La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem.
How many public charter schools are located in Houston County?
3 public charter schools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public charter schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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