For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 4,780 students in Goodhue County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Goodhue County, MN are Pine Island Elementary School, Goodhue Elementary School and Cannon Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goodhue County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Goodhue County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Goodhue County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Island Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8749 County Road 5
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8581
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-8581
Gr: PK-4 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Goodhue Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 3rd Ave
Goodhue, MN 55027
(651) 923-4447
Goodhue, MN 55027
(651) 923-4447
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Cannon Falls Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Minnesota St E
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Pine Island Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 1st Ave Se
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Pine Island, MN 55963
(507) 356-4849
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Cannon Falls Secondary
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Minnesota St E
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 3rd Ave
Wanamingo, MN 55983
(507) 789-7000
Wanamingo, MN 55983
(507) 789-7000
Gr: PK-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Learning Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4700
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4700
Gr: 2-4 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Kenyon-wanamingo Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 6th St
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Kenyon, MN 55946
(507) 789-6186
Gr: 5-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Pathways Program Grades 6-7
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Minnesota St E
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 6-7 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
5riversonline Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1669 Southwood Ave
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4570
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4570
Gr: K-1 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Twin Bluff School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 Twin Bluff Rd
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Gr: 5-7 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Reach Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Creekstone Montessori
Charter School
5225 Highway 61 W, #3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
799 Mill St
Zumbrota, MN 55992
(507) 732-7848
Zumbrota, MN 55992
(507) 732-7848
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Goodhue County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Goodhue County, MN include Pine Island Elementary School, Goodhue Elementary School and Cannon Falls Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Goodhue County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Goodhue County.
What is the racial composition of students in Goodhue County?
Goodhue 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 Goodhue County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Goodhue County include: Pine Island Elementary School vs. Zumbrota-mazeppa Primary School, Goodhue Elementary School vs. Cannon Falls Elementary School, Cannon Falls Elementary School vs. Goodhue Elementary School
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