For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,286 students in Cold Spring, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cold Spring, MN are Rocori Middle School and Cold Spring Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cold Spring, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cold Spring have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Cold Spring, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocori Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 N 5th Ave
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-8683
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Cold Spring Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Red River Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7534
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-7534
Grades: PK-6
| 670 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grafton School
Alternative School
224 Krays Mill Road
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 252-8427
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 252-8427
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
534 5th Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4908
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4908
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Cold Spring, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Mn Alc - Cold Spring High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
534 5th Ave North
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Central Mn T.s. Cold Spring (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
534 5th Avenue N
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Cold Spring, MN 56320
(320) 685-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cold Spring, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cold Spring, MN include Rocori Middle School and Cold Spring Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cold Spring?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cold Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in Cold Spring?
Cold Spring public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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