For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 128 students in Richmond, MN (there are , serving 105 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in Richmond, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Richmond, MN is Richmond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Richmond, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34 2nd St Ne
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2016
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2016
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richmond, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, MN include Richmond Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richmond?
1 public schools are located in Richmond.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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