For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 198 students in Clinton, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, MN are Pre-k - 5th Grade Building, Lismore Colony Elementary School and Big Stone Colony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Clinton, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5224
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5224
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lismore Colony Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80391 County Rd 60
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Big Stone Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
26051 Big Stone Colony Road
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
80391 County Rd 60
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, MN include Pre-k - 5th Grade Building, Lismore Colony Elementary School and Big Stone Colony Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton?
5 public schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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