For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 409 students in Rushford, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rushford, MN are Rushford-peterson Elementary School and Rushford-peterson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rushford, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rushford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rushford, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushford-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Rushford-peterson Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rushford, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rushford, MN include Rushford-peterson Elementary School and Rushford-peterson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rushford?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rushford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rushford?
Rushford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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