For the 2025 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 26,939 students in Wright County, MN (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,341 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Wright County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wright County, MN are Delano Elementary School, Delano Intermediate School and Hanover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wright County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delano Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
Delano Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Grades: 4-6
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
274 Labeauxe Ave Ne
Hanover, MN 55341
(763) 682-0800
Hanover, MN 55341
(763) 682-0800
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Big Woods Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13470 Frankfort Pkwy Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-8025
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-8025
Grades: 1-4
| 648 students
Rank: #55.
St. Michael Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-4882
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-4882
Grades: 1-4
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Northwinds Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #77.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 5-8
| 589 students
Rank: #88.
Fieldstone Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5255 Jansen Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-0904
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-0904
Grades: 1-4
| 603 students
Rank: #99.
Annandale Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
655 Park St E
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8218
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8218
Grades: PK-5
| 943 students
Rank: #1010.
Delano High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Grades: 7-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #1111.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2401
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2401
Grades: 1-5
| 790 students
Rank: #1212.
St. Michael-albertville Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5800 Jamison Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2192
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2192
Grades: 9-12
| 2,223 students
Rank: #1313.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9350 Fallon Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Grades: 1-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1414.
Monticello Nature Based Education
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9842 Briarwood Avenue Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Grades: K-5
| 62 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cokato Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 5th St Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: PK-4
| 410 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
St. Michael-albertville Middle East
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4862 Naber Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2655
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2655
Grades: 5-8
| 950 students
Rank: #1717.
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7525 Kalland Ave Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #1818.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 3rd St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1919.
Maple Lake Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3024
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3024
Grades: PK-6
| 407 students
Rank: #2020.
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7650 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Grades: PK-4
| 589 students
Rank: #2121.
St. Michael-albertville Middle West
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11343 50th St Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
Grades: 5-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #2222.
Dassel-cokato Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1600
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #2323.
Annandale Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Cherry Ave N
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8226
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8226
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #2424.
Monticello Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: #2525.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Broadway E
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Grades: 6-8
| 942 students
Rank: #2626.
Swan River Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Maple St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Grades: K-6
| 162 students
Rank: #2727.
Montrose Elementary School Of Innov
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 2nd St S
Montrose, MN 55363
(763) 682-8345
Montrose, MN 55363
(763) 682-8345
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2828.
Buffalo Community Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Hwy 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8200
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,140 students
Rank: #2929.
Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8100
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,792 students
Rank: #3030.
Annandale Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Hemlock St E
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8208
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8208
Grades: 9-12
| 633 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Dassel-cokato Virtual School Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Stma Online - Secondary
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-6575
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-6575
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Rank: #3333.
Pinewood Elementary - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: K-6
| 15 students
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
Eastern Wright Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 5-8
| 8 students
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
Hlww Alternative Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
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Wright County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Becker Intermediate School - Snw (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
302 Washington Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 261-4504
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 261-4504
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Charter Behaviour Health New Begin (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
109 North Shore Drive
Waverly, MN 55390
(763) 658-5800
Waverly, MN 55390
(763) 658-5800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cornerstone Day Treatment Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 460, 220 Millard
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Dassel-cokato Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4851 Reardon Avenue Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
9375 Fenning Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Eastern Wright Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 460, 220 Millard
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
3901 County Road 39 Nw
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(612) 706-5512
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(612) 706-5512
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Meeker & Wright Special Education (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 460
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Page Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
11343 50th St Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Prairie House School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rockford Connections Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Box 70 7600 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rockford High School Credit Recovery Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7600 County Rd 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Step Se Program High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
220 Millard Ave
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-4606
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-4606
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
West Adult Basic Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6051 Ash Street
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-4563
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-4563
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Westside Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
33 South Birch St
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 543-1122
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 543-1122
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Wright Technical Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 N Highway 25
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wright County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Wright County, MN include Delano Elementary School, Delano Intermediate School and Hanover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wright County?
81 public schools are located in Wright County.
What percentage of students in Wright County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Wright County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wright County include: Little Mountain Elementary School vs. Pinewood Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School vs. Little Mountain Elementary School, Dassel-cokato Senior High School vs. Delano High School
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