For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,533 students in Red Wing, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Red Wing, MN are Burnside Elementary School, Pathways Program Grades 6-7 and Twin Bluff School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Wing, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Red Wing have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Red Wing, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Learning Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4700
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4700
Grades: 2-4
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways Program Grades 6-7
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Minnesota St E
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 6-7
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Bluff School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 Twin Bluff Rd
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Grades: 5-7
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1669 Southwood Ave
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4570
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4570
Grades: K-1
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
5riversonline Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: K-6
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Reach Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Creekstone Montessori
Charter School
5225 Highway 61 W, #3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Grades: K-7
| 88 students
Red Wing, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cannon Falls Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
120 W State St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
601 Buchanan St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8871
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8871
Grades: K-6
| 172 students
Red Wing High School Alc Day Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2451 Eagle Ridge Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4600
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4600
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Red Wing High School Independent St. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2451 Eagle Ridge Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Red Wing Middle Level Day Alc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2120 Twin Bluff Rd
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Red Wing Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2451 Eagle Ridge Drive
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4565
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4565
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Tower View Opportunity Program Alc High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
154 Tower View Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8963
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8963
Grades: 10-12
| 56 students
Walter Maginnis High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1079 Highway 292
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3639
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3639
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Red Wing, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Red Wing, MN include Burnside Elementary School, Pathways Program Grades 6-7 and Twin Bluff School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Red Wing?
7 public elementary schools are located in Red Wing.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Wing?
Red Wing public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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