For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,044 students in Cannon Falls, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Cannon Falls, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cannon Falls, MN are Cannon Falls Elementary School and Cannon Falls Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cannon Falls, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cannon Falls have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Public Schools in Cannon Falls, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Cannon Falls, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cannon Falls Alternative Learning (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
120 West State St
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
(507) 263-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cannon Falls, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Cannon Falls, MN include Cannon Falls Elementary School and Cannon Falls Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Cannon Falls?
2 public schools are located in Cannon Falls.
What percentage of students in Cannon Falls go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Cannon Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cannon Falls?
Cannon Falls 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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