For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,316 students in New Ulm, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Ulm, MN are New Ulm Middle School, R.i.s.e. Program and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Ulm, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in New Ulm have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in New Ulm, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Ulm Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 South Payne Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 648 students
Rank: #22.
R.i.s.e. Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Payne St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 233-3500
Grades: 1-4
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Imprints Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raptor Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: 2-12
| 10 students
New Ulm, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connect And Soar Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
313 E 11th Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Mn River Valley Juvenile Detention (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 North Front St
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
15 N State Street
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8480
Grades: 7-9
| 334 students
Raptor Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1315 South Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
River Bend Alc Targeted Svcs. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
210 20th Street S
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Fork Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
C/o St. James Public School, 5
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8780
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Team Program (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1315 S Broadway
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-8760
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in New Ulm, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in New Ulm, MN include New Ulm Middle School, R.i.s.e. Program and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in New Ulm?
5 public elementary schools are located in New Ulm.
What is the racial composition of students in New Ulm?
New Ulm public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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