For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 688 students in Cologne, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cologne, MN are Cologne Academy and Cologne Academy Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cologne, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cologne have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Cologne, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cologne Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Grades: K-8
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Cologne Academy Online
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Village Pkwy
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-2276
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cologne, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cologne, MN include Cologne Academy and Cologne Academy Online.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cologne?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cologne.
What is the racial composition of students in Cologne?
Cologne public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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