For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 710 students in Jackson, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, MN are Riverside Elementary School and Jackson County Central Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Jackson, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Park St
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Grades: PK-3
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson County Central Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1128 N Hwy
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Co Central Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1128 North Highway
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jackson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
407 5th St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, MN include Riverside Elementary School and Jackson County Central Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
3 public schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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