For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 627 students in Hayfield, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Hayfield, MN are Hayfield Elementary School and Hayfield Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayfield, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hayfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hayfield, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Hayfield Secondary
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1555
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1555
Grades: 6-12
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hayfield, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Hayfield, MN include Hayfield Elementary School and Hayfield Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Hayfield?
2 public schools are located in Hayfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayfield?
Hayfield public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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