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Best Red Wing Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 2,719 students in Red Wing, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Red Wing, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Red Wing, MN are Pathways Program Grades 8-12, Burnside Elementary School and Pathways Program Grades 6-7. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Wing, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Red Wing have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Red Wing, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathways Program Grades 8-12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Learning Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4700
Gr: 2-4 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Pathways Program Grades 6-7
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Minnesota St E
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 6-7 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
5riversonline Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Mcf-red Wing Maginnis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1079 Highway 292
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3638
Gr: 8-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Red Wing Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2451 Eagle Ridge Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4600
Gr: 8-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1669 Southwood Ave
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4570
Gr: K-1 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Twin Bluff School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2120 Twin Bluff Rd
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Gr: 5-7 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
5riversonline Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Reach Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Cannon Falls High School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
820 Minnesota St E
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Colvill Family Education Center
Special Education School
269 E 5th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Creekstone Montessori
Charter School
5225 Highway 61 W, #3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Ec & Hk Summer
Special Education School
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: PK-K
Rank: n/an/a
Gced Credit Recovery
Alternative School
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Goodhue High School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
510 3rd Ave
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake City Credit Recovery
Alternative School
300 S Garden St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Red Wing High School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
2451 Eagle Ridge Blvd
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Red Wing Vpk
269 E 5th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4500
Gr: PK | 33 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Tower View Alp
Alternative School
154 Tower View Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8963
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Zumbrota-mazeppa Credit Recovery
Alternative School
705 Mill St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Red Wing, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Red Wing, MN include Pathways Program Grades 8-12, Burnside Elementary School and Pathways Program Grades 6-7.
How many public schools are located in Red Wing?
21 public schools are located in Red Wing.
What percentage of students in Red Wing go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Red Wing are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Red Wing?
Red Wing public schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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