For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,577 students in Worthington, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Worthington, MN are Prairie Elementary School and Worthington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worthington, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Worthington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Worthington, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Gr: PK-2 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Gr: 3-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Worthington, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Worthington, MN include Prairie Elementary School and Worthington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Worthington?
5 public elementary schools are located in Worthington.
What is the racial composition of students in Worthington?
Worthington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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