For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 776 students in Belle Plaine, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Belle Plaine, MN is Oak Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Plaine, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belle Plaine have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Belle Plaine, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Crest Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 West Commerce Dr
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2402
Gr: 3-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
330 S Market St
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 873-2401
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Belle Plaine, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mrvsecbelle Plaine Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
220 Market Street S
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 492-3030
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
(952) 492-3030
Gr: PK | 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Belle Plaine, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belle Plaine, MN include Oak Crest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belle Plaine?
2 public elementary schools are located in Belle Plaine.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Plaine?
Belle Plaine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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