For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,521 students in Redwood County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 333 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Redwood County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Redwood County, MN are Reede Gray Elementary School, Red Rock Central Elementary School and Wabasso Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redwood County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Redwood County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Redwood County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reede Gray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Mc Phail Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Grades: PK-4
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Red Rock Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 6th Ave E
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Wabasso Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 May St
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Wabasso Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 May St
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Swwc Elc - Belview
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 S 2nd St
Belview, MN 56214
(507) 938-4111
Belview, MN 56214
(507) 938-4111
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #66.
Red Rock Central Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 6th Ave E
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Grades: 5-12
| 218 students
Rank: #77.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Washington Ave
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
Rank: #88.
Milroy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Prospect St
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
Rank: #99.
Redwood Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Grades: 5-8
| 322 students
Rank: #1010.
Redwood Valley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3511
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3511
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Mountain Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Somerville Ave N
Morgan, MN 56266
(507) 249-5990
Morgan, MN 56266
(507) 249-5990
Grades: 6-12
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redwood Valley Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3531
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wabasso Learn Center Credit Recover
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1333 May Street
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Redwood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Milroy Area Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
103 Prospect St
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Grades: K-4
| 34 students
103 Prospect St
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Grades: 7-8
| 11 students
Box 69, 1333 May St.
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-7111
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-7111
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
300 East Centre St
Vesta, MN 56292
(507) 342-7114
Vesta, MN 56292
(507) 342-7114
Grades: 3-6
| 9 students
601 Washington Avenue
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 859-2141
Grades: 5-8
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Redwood County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Redwood County, MN include Reede Gray Elementary School, Red Rock Central Elementary School and Wabasso Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Redwood County?
13 public schools are located in Redwood County.
What percentage of students in Redwood County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Redwood County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood County?
Redwood County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Redwood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Redwood County include: Red Rock Central Secondary vs. Walnut Grove Elementary School, Walnut Grove Elementary School vs. Red Rock Central Elementary School, Walnut Grove Elementary School vs. Red Rock Central Secondary
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