For the 2026 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 55% (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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Meeker County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Eden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 61% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 E 10th St
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2441
Gr: 5-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Lake Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Pleasure Dr
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Litchfield, MN 55355
(320) 693-2436
Gr: K-4 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27250 Minnesota Hwy 4
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4677
Grove City, MN 56243
(320) 244-4677
Gr: 5-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Swwc Elc - Cosmos
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Saturn Ste A
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7074
Cosmos, MN 56228
(320) 877-7074
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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