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Best Northfield Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,767 students in Northfield, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, MN are Prairie Creek Community School, Bridgewater Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Northfield, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27695 Denmark Ave
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Gr: K-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bridgewater Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Jefferson Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3300
Gr: K-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3470
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Greenvale Park Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Lincoln Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3500
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Northfield Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Big 9 Online Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Gr: K-5
Rank: #88.
Big 9 Online Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #99.
Northfield Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Gr: 6-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Northfield, Minnesota

Northfield, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Area Lrng. Cntr. Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Gr: K-8
Village School Of Northfield (Closed 2007)
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, MN include Prairie Creek Community School, Bridgewater Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Northfield?
9 public elementary schools are located in Northfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Northfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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