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Best Rock County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,517 students in Rock County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 34 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rock County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rock County, MN are Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School, Luverne Elementary School and Hills-beaver Creek Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Rock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
404 S 4th St
Beaver Creek, MN 56116
(507) 673-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Luverne Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Luverne Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Luverne Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Luverne Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Rock County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Rock County, MN include Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School, Luverne Elementary School and Hills-beaver Creek Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Rock County?
7 public schools are located in Rock County.
What percentage of students in Rock County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rock County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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