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Best Fillmore County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,338 students in Fillmore County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 63 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Fillmore County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fillmore County, MN are Chatfield Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Fillmore Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore 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 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Fillmore County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatfield Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11555 Hillside Dr Se
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Kingsland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
705 N Section Ave
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fillmore Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
702 Chatfield St
Preston, MN 55965
(507) 765-3809
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mabel-canton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Rushford-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Lanesboro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mabel-canton Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
316 W Fillmore Ave
Mabel, MN 55954
(507) 493-5422
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rushford-peterson Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Rushford-peterson Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Chatfield Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
205 Union St Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Gr: 7-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Lanesboro Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Kirkwood St E
Lanesboro, MN 55949
(507) 467-2229
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Kingsland Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 N Section Ave
Spring Valley, MN 55975
(507) 346-7276
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Fillmore Central Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
145 Main Ave S
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Fillmore Central Alp
Alternative School
145 Main Avenue S.
Harmony, MN 55939
(507) 886-6464
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Focus Alp
Alternative School
205 Union St Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fillmore County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Fillmore County, MN include Chatfield Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School and Fillmore Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fillmore County?
15 public schools are located in Fillmore County.
What percentage of students in Fillmore County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Fillmore County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fillmore County are often viewed compared to one another?

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