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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Wright County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 public elementary schools serving 16,257 students in Wright County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #23 - 2723. - 27.
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: #2828.
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: #29 - 3029. - 30.
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%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Foundations Ii
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3131.
Humphrey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
803 Elm Ave
Waverly, MN 55390
(320) 543-4680
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3232.
Rockford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6051 Ash St
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5831
Gr: 5-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 2nd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8400
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8700 County Road 6 Sw
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-4660
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Montrose Elementary School Of Innov
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 2nd St S
Montrose, MN 55363
(763) 682-8345
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wright County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wright County, MN include Delano Elementary School, Delano Intermediate School and Hanover Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wright County?
49 public elementary schools are located in Wright County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?

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