For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,343 students in Worthington, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 261 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Worthington, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Worthington, MN are Prairie Elementary School, Worthington Senior High School and Learning Center Night. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worthington, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Worthington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Worthington, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Grades: PK-2
| 712 students
Rank: #22.
Worthington Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,134 students
Rank: #33.
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: #44.
Worthington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
117 11th Ave.
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intermediate School
Magnet School
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Grades: 3-5
| 662 students
Worthington, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prairie Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1680 Airport Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Worthington, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Worthington, MN include Prairie Elementary School, Worthington Senior High School and Learning Center Night.
How many public schools are located in Worthington?
7 public schools are located in Worthington.
What percentage of students in Worthington go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Worthington are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Worthington?
Worthington public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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