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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Wright County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 26,939 students in Wright County, MN (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,114 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wright County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wright County, MN are Delano Elementary School, Delano Intermediate School and Hanover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wright County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delano Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Gr: PK-3 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Delano Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Gr: 4-6 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
274 Labeauxe Ave Ne
Hanover, MN 55341
(763) 682-0800
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Big Woods Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13470 Frankfort Pkwy Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-8025
Gr: 1-4 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
St. Michael Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-4882
Gr: 1-4 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 5-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Northwinds Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Annandale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
655 Park St E
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8218
Gr: PK-5 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2401
Gr: 1-5 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
St. Michael-albertville Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5800 Jamison Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2192
Gr: 9-12 | 2,204 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Delano High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Gr: 7-12 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Fieldstone Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5255 Jansen Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-0904
Gr: 1-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Monticello Nature Based Education
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9842 Briarwood Avenue Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Gr: K-5 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Cokato Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 5th St Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9350 Fallon Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Gr: 1-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
St. Michael-albertville Middle East
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4862 Naber Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2655
Gr: 5-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Monticello Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 3rd St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7525 Kalland Ave Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2020.
Maple Lake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3024
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2121.
St. Michael-albertville Middle West
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11343 50th St Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
Gr: 5-8 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2222.
Annandale Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 Cherry Ave N
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8226
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7650 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Gr: PK-4 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2424.
Swan River Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Maple St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2525.
Dassel-cokato Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1600
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
Buffalo Community Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Highway 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2727.
Stma Online - Secondary
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-6575
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2828.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Broadway E
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Foundations I
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
302 Washington St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Gr: K-6 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Monticello Middle School - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Sholund School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
370 Annandale Boulevard
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Stma Online Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-6575
Gr: K-6
Rank: #3434.
Pinewood Elementary - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: K-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Eastern Wright Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1405 3rd Ave. Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 5-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wright County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Wright County, MN include Delano Elementary School, Delano Intermediate School and Hanover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wright County?
79 public schools are located in Wright County.
What percentage of students in Wright County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wright County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?

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