For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 776 students in Belle Plaine, MN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Belle Plaine, MN is Oak Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Plaine, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belle Plaine have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Belle Plaine, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Grades: 3-6
| 430 students
Rank: n/an/a
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
Belle Plaine, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mrvsecbelle Plaine Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
220 Market Street S
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 492-3030
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 492-3030
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Belle Plaine, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Belle Plaine, MN include Oak Crest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belle Plaine?
2 public elementary schools are located in Belle Plaine.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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