For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,517 students in Rock County, MN (there are , serving 29 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rock County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Rock County, MN are Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School, Luverne Elementary School and Luverne Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Rock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
404 S 4th St
Beaver Creek, MN 56116
(507) 673-2541
Beaver Creek, MN 56116
(507) 673-2541
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Luverne Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Luverne Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Luverne Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #55.
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Rank: #66.
Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Luverne St
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Luverne Alternative Program
Alternative School
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rock County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Rock County, MN include Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School, Luverne Elementary School and Luverne Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Rock County?
7 public schools are located in Rock County.
What percentage of students in Rock County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rock County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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