For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,565 students in Rockford, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Rockford, MN are Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet, Rockford Middle School and Rockford Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockford, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7650 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Gr: PK-4 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Rockford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6051 Ash St
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5831
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5831
Gr: 5-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Rockford Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7600 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockford, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockford, MN include Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet, Rockford Middle School and Rockford Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Rockford?
3 public schools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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