Best Public Elementary Schools in Renville County (2025-26)

Best Renville County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,348 students in Renville County, MN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Renville County, MN are Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School, Cedar Mountain Elementary School and Bold-bird Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Renville County, MN public elementary schools have an score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Renville County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Renville County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
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220 3rd St W
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233

Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #22.

Cedar Mountain Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
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231 4th Ave E
Franklin, MN 55333
(507) 557-2251

Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #33.

Bold-bird Island Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
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701 S. 9th St
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031

Gr: K-4 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: #44.

Bold Middle School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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701 S. 9th Street
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031

Gr: 5-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #55.

Renville County West Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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301 Ne 3rd St
Renville, MN 56284
(320) 329-8368

Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #66.

Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
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220 3rd St W
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233

Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Renville County, MN

Renville County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Bold Learning Center (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

701 9th St South
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1031

Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Bold-olivia Elementary School (Closed 2005)

701 S. 9th St.
Olivia, MN 56277
(320) 523-1962

Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Eci' Nompa Woonspe (Closed 2011)

280 North Centennial Dr
Morton, MN 56270
(507) 697-9055

Gr: 5-12

Gfw Intermediate School (Grade 4-6) (Closed 2023)

300 3rd Ave Se
Fairfax, MN 55332
(507) 207-2304

Gr: 4-6

Renville Cty. W. Middle School (Closed 2006)

Box 157
Danube, MN 56230
(320) 826-2287

Gr: 5-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Renville County, MN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Renville County, MN include Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School, Cedar Mountain Elementary School and Bold-bird Island Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Renville County?

6 public elementary schools are located in Renville County.

What is the racial composition of students in Renville County?

Renville County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).