For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,822 students in Dodge County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dodge County, MN are Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Kasson-mantorville Middle School and Hayfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dodge County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dodge County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Dodge County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kasson-mantorville Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
604 16th St Ne
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-1234
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-1234
Grades: PK-4
| 796 students
Rank: #22.
Kasson-mantorville Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 5th Ave Ne
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-4030
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-4030
Grades: 5-8
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Hayfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Triton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7500
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Triton Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 W Highway St
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7510
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 418-7510
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #66.
Hayfield Secondary
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1555
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1555
Grades: 6-12
| 353 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Zumbro Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2083
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2083
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Zumbro Ed. Dist. Futures/choice
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Mantorville Ave N
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2108
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-2108
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Dodge County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
721 Main Street N
Mantorville, MN 55955
(507) 635-2631
Mantorville, MN 55955
(507) 635-2631
Grades: 5-6
| 339 students
Kasson-mantorville Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
101 3rd Avenue Nw
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-4464
Kasson, MN 55944
(507) 634-4464
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wasioja Ed. Technology Coop. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Box 489
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 374-2136
Dodge Center, MN 55927
(507) 374-2136
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
West Concord Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
601 S St
West Concord, MN 55985
(507) 527-2791
West Concord, MN 55985
(507) 527-2791
Grades: K-7
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dodge County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dodge County, MN include Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Kasson-mantorville Middle School and Hayfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dodge County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Dodge County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dodge County?
Dodge County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Dodge County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dodge County include: Triton Elementary School vs. Kasson-mantorville Elementary School, Kasson-mantorville Elementary School vs. Triton Elementary School, Hayfield Elementary School vs. Triton Elementary School
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