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Best Rice County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 2,876 students in Rice County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rice County, MN are Arcadia Charter School, Laura Baker Sun Program and Minnesota State Academy For Blind. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rice County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Rice County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Rice County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northfield Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Rice County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Laura Baker Sun Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Minnesota State Academy For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 6th Ave Se
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Alexander Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Northfield Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,283 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Faribault Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Minnesota State Academy For Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Faribault Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
330 9th Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
126 8th Street Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 331-5423
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Northfield Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Big 9 Online High School
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cvsec Step
Special Education School
200 Western Ave Nw, Ste A
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 209-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Falcons Online Academy-hs
710 17th St Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6224
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Faribault Allina Php
Alternative School
200 State Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 497-3600
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-faribault
Alternative School
1101 Linden Ln
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-0878
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Msad Online Academy
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 412-5200
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0600
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Secondary Area Learning Cntr Summer
Alternative School
2855 1st Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 333-6187
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rice County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rice County, MN include Arcadia Charter School, Laura Baker Sun Program and Minnesota State Academy For Blind.
How many public high schools are located in Rice County?
14 public high schools are located in Rice County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice County?
Rice County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Rice County are often viewed compared to one another?

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