For the 2025 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 26,939 students in Wright County, MN (there are , serving 1,341 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Wright County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wright County, MN are Delano Elementary School, Delano Intermediate School and Hanover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wright County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delano Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Gr: PK-3 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Delano Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Gr: 4-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
274 Labeauxe Ave Ne
Hanover, MN 55341
(763) 682-0800
Hanover, MN 55341
(763) 682-0800
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Big Woods Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13470 Frankfort Pkwy Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-8025
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-8025
Gr: 1-4 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
St. Michael Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-4882
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-4882
Gr: 1-4 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Dassel-cokato Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1500
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 5-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Northwinds Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8800
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Annandale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
655 Park St E
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8218
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8218
Gr: PK-5 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2401
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2401
Gr: 1-5 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
St. Michael-albertville Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5800 Jamison Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2192
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2192
Gr: 9-12 | 2,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Delano High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Gr: 7-12 | 1,176 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Fieldstone Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5255 Jansen Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-0904
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-0904
Gr: 1-4 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Monticello Nature Based Education
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9842 Briarwood Avenue Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2801
Gr: K-5 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Cokato Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 5th St Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Little Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9350 Fallon Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Gr: 1-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
St. Michael-albertville Middle East
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4862 Naber Ave Ne
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2655
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-2655
Gr: 5-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1717.
Monticello Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5225 School Blvd
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,330 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 3rd St Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Kaleidoscope Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7525 Kalland Ave Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 428-1890
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Maple Lake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Highway 55 E
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3024
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 963-3024
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2121.
St. Michael-albertville Middle West
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11343 50th St Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
Gr: 5-8 | 1,066 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2222.
Annandale Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Cherry Ave N
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8226
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 274-8226
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2323.
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7650 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5837
Gr: PK-4 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2424.
Swan River Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Maple St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 271-7926
Gr: K-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2525.
Dassel-cokato Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw Ste 1600
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
Buffalo Community Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Hwy 25 N
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8200
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,140 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Dassel-cokato Virtual School Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4852 Reardon Ave Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Stma Online - Secondary
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-6575
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-6575
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2929.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Broadway E
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2101
Gr: 6-8 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Journeys Alternative Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 9th Ave
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Howard Lake, MN 55349
(320) 543-1122
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9350 Fallon Avenue
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2600
Gr: K-6 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Monticello Middle School - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 East Broadway
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Sholund School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Annandale Boulevard
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 543-1122
Annandale, MN 55302
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Stma Online Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Central Ave W
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-6575
Saint Michael, MN 55376
(763) 497-6575
Gr: K-6
Rank: #3535.
Pinewood Elementary - Snw
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1010 W Broadway St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: K-6 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Show 46 more public schools in Wright County, MN (out of 81 total schools)
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Wright County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Becker Intermediate School - Snw (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
302 Washington Street
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 261-4504
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 261-4504
Gr: 2-6 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Charter Behaviour Health New Begin (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
109 North Shore Drive
Waverly, MN 55390
(763) 658-5800
Waverly, MN 55390
(763) 658-5800
Cornerstone Day Treatment Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 460, 220 Millard
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Dassel-cokato Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4851 Reardon Avenue Sw
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-4100
Gr: K-8
Early Childhood Special Education (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
9375 Fenning Ave Ne
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-2050
Gr: PK
Eastern Wright Day Treatment (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Box 460, 220 Millard
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
3901 County Road 39 Nw
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(612) 706-5512
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(612) 706-5512
Meeker & Wright Special Education (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Box 460
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 286-2129
Page Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
11343 50th St Ne
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
Albertville, MN 55301
(763) 497-4524
Gr: 7-8
Prairie House School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
406 E 7th St
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Monticello, MN 55362
(763) 272-3200
Gr: 9-12
Rockford Connections Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Box 70 7600 County Road 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Rockford High School Credit Recovery Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
7600 County Rd 50
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-5846
Gr: 11-12
Step Se Program High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
220 Millard Ave
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-4606
Cokato, MN 55321
(320) 543-4606
Gr: 11-12
West Adult Basic Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6051 Ash Street
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-4563
Rockford, MN 55373
(763) 477-4563
Westside Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
33 South Birch St
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 543-1122
Maple Lake, MN 55358
(320) 543-1122
Gr: 7-12
Wright Technical Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 N Highway 25
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-4112
Gr: K-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wright County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Wright County, MN include Delano Elementary School, Delano Intermediate School and Hanover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wright County?
81 public schools are located in Wright County.
What percentage of students in Wright County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Wright County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wright County include: Little Mountain Elementary School vs. Pinewood Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School vs. Little Mountain Elementary School, Dassel-cokato Senior High School vs. Delano High School
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