Top 5 Best Jackson County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,401 students in Jackson County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 137 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MN are Riverside Elementary School, Pleasantview Elementary School and Jackson County Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Park St
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Grades: PK-3
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Milwaukee St
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6218
Grades: 4-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson County Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 4th Ave N
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson County Central Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1128 N Hwy
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Heron Lake-okabena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Stearns Ave
Heron Lake, MN 56137
(507) 793-2307
Grades: PK-6
| 133 students
Rank: #66.
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 N Minnesota Ave
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Co Central Credit Recovery
Alternative School
Magnet School
1128 North Highway
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson County, MN

Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
407 5th St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MN include Riverside Elementary School, Pleasantview Elementary School and Jackson County Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
7 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 18% 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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