For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,938 students in Meeker County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Meeker County, MN are Dassel Elementary School, Eden Valley Elementary School and Litchfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meeker County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Meeker County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Meeker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dassel Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
131 William Ave E
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Dassel, MN 55325
(320) 286-4100
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Eden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Stearns Ave E
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(320) 453-2900
Eden Valley, MN 55329
(320) 453-2900
Grades: K-6
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
340 E 10th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Grades: 5-8
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Pleasure Dr
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Grades: K-4
| 575 students
Rank: #55.
Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27250 Minnesota Hwy 4
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4677
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4677
Grades: 5-6
| 130 students
Rank: #66.
Swwc Elc - Cosmos
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Saturn Ste A
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7074
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7074
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Meeker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
302 North Saturn St
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7231
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7231
Grades: PK-4
| 75 students
Cosmos Learning Center-transitions (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
320 N Saturn Ste A
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7074
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7074
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Libre Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
101 South Gorman Avenue
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2444
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2444
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
307 E 6th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2824
Grades: 4-5
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Meeker County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Meeker County, MN include Dassel Elementary School, Eden Valley Elementary School and Litchfield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Meeker County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Meeker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Meeker County?
Meeker County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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