For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 2,749 students in Red Wing, MN (there are , serving 97 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Red Wing, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Red Wing, MN are Pathways Program Grades 8-12, Burnside Elementary School and Tower View Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Wing, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Red Wing have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Red Wing, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathways Program Grades 8-12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Burnside Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Learning Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4700
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4700
Gr: 2-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Tower View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 Tower View Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 10-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Pathways Program Grades 6-7
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 Minnesota St E
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 6-7 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
5riversonline Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: K-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Mcf-red Wing Maginnis High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Highway 292
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3638
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3638
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Red Wing Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2451 Eagle Ridge Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4600
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4600
Gr: 8-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1669 Southwood Ave
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4570
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4570
Gr: K-1 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Twin Bluff School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 Twin Bluff Rd
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Gr: 5-7 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
5riversonline Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Reach Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 398-6355
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Cannon Falls High School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
820 Minnesota St E
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Colvill Family Education Center
Special Education School
269 E 5th St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-8000
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Creekstone Montessori
Charter School
5225 Highway 61 W, #3
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 327-2468
Gr: K-7 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Ec & Hk Summer
Special Education School
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: PK-K
Rank: n/an/a
Gced Credit Recovery
Alternative School
395 Guernsey Ln
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Goodhue High School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
510 3rd Ave
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake City Credit Recovery
Alternative School
300 S Garden St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Red Wing High School Credit Recovery
Alternative School
2451 Eagle Ridge Blvd
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Zumbrota-mazeppa Credit Recovery
Alternative School
705 Mill St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
Red Wing, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cannon Falls Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
120 W State St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12
601 Buchanan St
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8871
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8871
Gr: K-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Red Wing High School Alc Day Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2451 Eagle Ridge Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4600
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4600
Gr: 9
Red Wing High School Independent St. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2451 Eagle Ridge Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-4441
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Red Wing Middle Level Day Alc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2120 Twin Bluff Rd
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4530
Gr: 5-8
Red Wing Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2451 Eagle Ridge Drive
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4565
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 385-4565
Gr: 5-8
Tower View Opportunity Program Alc High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
154 Tower View Dr
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8963
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 388-8963
Gr: 10-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Walter Maginnis High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1079 Highway 292
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3639
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-3639
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Red Wing, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Red Wing, MN include Pathways Program Grades 8-12, Burnside Elementary School and Tower View Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in Red Wing?
20 public schools are located in Red Wing.
What percentage of students in Red Wing go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Red Wing are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Red Wing?
Red Wing public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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