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Best Chippewa County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,436 students in Chippewa County, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MN are Swwc Elc - Montevideo, Ramsey Elementary School and Montevideo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Chippewa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swwc Elc - Montevideo
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2419 Washington Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(507) 537-2258
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Hamilton Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6584
Gr: K-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2001 William Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Montevideo Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 William Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6446
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1313 E Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Maccray Secondary
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Gr: 6-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
2000 Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-5026
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Maccray Elementary School
711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Mn River Valley Alc-summer
Alternative School
1313 E Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Gr: 7-10
Rank: n/an/a
Mn River Valley Ed-online Learning
1315 E Black Oak Avenue
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-9297
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sanford Elementary School
412 S 13th St
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6538
Gr: 1-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MN include Swwc Elc - Montevideo, Ramsey Elementary School and Montevideo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chippewa County?
12 public schools are located in Chippewa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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