For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,398 students in Fillmore County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 77 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Fillmore County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, MN are Chatfield Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Mabel-canton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fillmore County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11555 Hillside Dr Se
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Section Ave
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Mabel-canton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Lanesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Rushford-peterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #66.
Fillmore Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
Mabel-canton Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Rank: #88.
Lanesboro Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: #99.
Chatfield Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Union St Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Grades: 7-12
| 457 students
Rank: #1010.
Rushford-peterson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #1111.
Kingsland Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Section Ave
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: #1212.
Rushford-peterson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #1313.
Fillmore Central Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main Ave S
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fillmore Central Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
145 Main Avenue S.
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Focus Alp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
205 Union Street Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Fillmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3843
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3843
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Kingsland Alternative Program High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Box 189
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-2665
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-2665
Grades: 11-12
| 11 students
201 W Bartlett St, P.o Box 96
Wykoff, MN 55990
(507) 352-2731
Wykoff, MN 55990
(507) 352-2731
Grades: 4-6
| 143 students
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Box 337
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Root River Day Treatment School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 544
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Root River Ed. District (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 544
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-2636
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Root River Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
225 3rd Ave Sw
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Spectrum - Lanesboro (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
100 Kirkwood St East
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 458-4710
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 458-4710
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Fillmore County, MN include Chatfield Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Mabel-canton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fillmore County?
15 public schools are located in Fillmore County.
What percentage of students in Fillmore County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Fillmore County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fillmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fillmore County include: Lanesboro Secondary vs. Fillmore Central Senior High School, Fillmore Central Senior High School vs. Lanesboro Secondary, Rushford-peterson Elementary School vs. Lanesboro Elementary School
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