Top Rankings
Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 632 students in Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,724 Schools
# Students
632 Students
870,541 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
57,765 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,413 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,949 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,413
$17,860
Spending / Student
$15,949
$18,585
Best Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushford-peterson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Rushford-peterson Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7786
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Rushford-peterson Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Pine Meadows Lane
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Rushford, MN 55971
(507) 864-7785
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 3 public schools serving 632 students.
What is the rank of Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #175 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
93% of Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Rushford-Peterson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,949 is less than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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