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Best Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,963 students in Virginia, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 111 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Virginia, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Virginia, MN are Nlc 6076 Alc Program, North Star Elementary School and Rock Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Virginia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Virginia, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nlc 6076 Alc Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
North Star Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
411 S 5th Avenue
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3943
Gr: 3-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Rock Ridge High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Nlc 6076 Special Education Program
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Int'l Falls Isd 361 Alc Program
Alternative School
1001 5th St
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Nlc 6076 Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1201 S 13th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nlc 6076 Transition Program
Special Education School
610 9th St N
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Parkview Elementary School
506 N 9th Ave W
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 742-3802
Gr: PK-2 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Ridge High School Alp
Alternative School
1405 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 735-3510
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Rock Ridge Isd 2909 Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1405 Progress Pkwy
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
St. Louis County Isd 2142 Credit Re
Alternative School
1701 N 9th Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Virginia, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Virginia, MN include Nlc 6076 Alc Program, North Star Elementary School and Rock Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Virginia?
11 public schools are located in Virginia.
What percentage of students in Virginia go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Virginia are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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