For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,522 students in Redwood County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 277 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Redwood County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Redwood County, MN are Reede Gray Elementary School, Wabasso Elementary School and Red Rock Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redwood County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Redwood County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Redwood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reede Gray Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Mcphail Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-7628
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Wabasso Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1333 May St
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Red Rock Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 S Birch St
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Wabasso Secondary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 May St
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Gr: 7-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Washington St
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 274-6111
Walnut Grove, MN 56180
(507) 274-6111
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Milroy Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Prospect St
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Milroy, MN 56263
(507) 336-2563
Gr: PK-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Red Rock Central Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 S Birch St
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Redwood Valley Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3521
Gr: 5-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Cedar Mountain Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Somerville Ave
Morgan, MN 56266
(507) 249-5990
Morgan, MN 56266
(507) 249-5990
Gr: 6-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Redwood Valley Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3511
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3511
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Redwood Valley Alternative
Alternative School
100 George Ramseth Dr
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3531
Redwood Falls, MN 56283
(507) 644-3531
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wabasso Learn Center Credit Recover
Alternative School
1333 May Street
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5114
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Redwood County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Redwood County, MN include Reede Gray Elementary School, Wabasso Elementary School and Red Rock Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Redwood County?
13 public schools are located in Redwood County.
What percentage of students in Redwood County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Redwood County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Redwood County?
Redwood County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Redwood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Redwood County include: Red Rock Central Secondary vs. Walnut Grove Elementary School, Walnut Grove Elementary School vs. Red Rock Central Elementary School, Walnut Grove Elementary School vs. Red Rock Central Secondary
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