For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 188 students in Clinton, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, MN are Pre-k - 5th Grade Building, Big Stone Colony Elementary School and Lismore Colony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Clinton, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pre-k - 5th Grade Building
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 1st St
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5224
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5224
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Big Stone Colony Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Lismore Colony Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80391 County Rd 60
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clinton, MN include Pre-k - 5th Grade Building, Big Stone Colony Elementary School and Lismore Colony Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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