For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 885 students in Chatfield, MN (there are , serving 22 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Chatfield, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chatfield, MN are Chatfield Elementary School and Chatfield Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatfield, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Chatfield have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Chatfield, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatfield Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11555 Hillside Dr Se
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4521
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Chatfield Secondary
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Union St Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
Focus Alp
Alternative School
205 Union Street Ne
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Chatfield, MN 55923
(507) 867-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chatfield, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Chatfield, MN include Chatfield Elementary School and Chatfield Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Chatfield?
3 public schools are located in Chatfield.
What percentage of students in Chatfield go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Chatfield are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chatfield?
Chatfield public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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