For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 705 students in 55947, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55947, MN are La Crescent-hokah Elementary School, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy and La Crescent-hokah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55947 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55947, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55947, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Crescent-hokah Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: PK-4
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Rank: #33.
La Crescent-hokah Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Lancer Blvd
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5060
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5060
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
55947, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bluff Country Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1301 Lancer Blvd.
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
703 S 11th St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-5117
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55947, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55947, MN include La Crescent-hokah Elementary School, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy and La Crescent-hokah Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55947?
4 public elementary schools are located in 55947.
What is the racial composition of students in 55947?
55947 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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