For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,556 students in Litchfield, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 59 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Litchfield, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Litchfield, MN are Litchfield Senior High School, Litchfield Middle School and Lake Ripley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Litchfield, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Litchfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Litchfield, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Litchfield Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 E 10th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Grades: 5-8
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Ripley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Pleasure Dr
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Grades: K-4
| 577 students
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Area Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
901 N Gilman Ave
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2424
Grades: 10-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Early Childhood Special
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
307 E 6th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wings Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1326 East Ripley St.
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 543-1122
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 7-12
| 13 students
Litchfield, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Libre Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
101 South Gorman Avenue
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2444
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2444
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
307 E 6th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Grades: 4-5
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Litchfield, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Litchfield, MN include Litchfield Senior High School, Litchfield Middle School and Lake Ripley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Litchfield?
6 public schools are located in Litchfield.
What percentage of students in Litchfield go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Litchfield are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield?
Litchfield public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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