For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 632 students in Rushford, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Rushford, MN are Rushford-peterson Elementary School, Rushford-peterson Senior High School and Rushford-peterson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rushford, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rushford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Rushford, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushford-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Rushford-peterson Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Rushford-peterson Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rushford, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Rushford, MN include Rushford-peterson Elementary School, Rushford-peterson Senior High School and Rushford-peterson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rushford?
3 public schools are located in Rushford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rushford?
Rushford public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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