For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,436 students in Chippewa County, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MN are Maccray West Elementary School, Montevideo Middle School and Swwc Elc - Montevideo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Chippewa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maccray West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Agnes Avenue
Maynard, MN 56260
(320) 367-2396
Maynard, MN 56260
(320) 367-2396
Grades: PK-6
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 William Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6431
Grades: 5-8
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Swwc Elc - Montevideo
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2419 Washington Avenue
Montevideo, MN 56265
(507) 537-2258
Montevideo, MN 56265
(507) 537-2258
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #44.
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Hamilton Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6584
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6584
Grades: K-2
| 282 students
Rank: #55.
Montevideo Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 William Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6446
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6446
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Maccray Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Grades: 6-12
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Mn River Valley Alc-seatbased
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1313 E Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-5026
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-5026
Grades: PK
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mn River Valley Alc-summer
Alternative School
1313 E Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Grades: 7-10
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1315 E Black Oak Avenue
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-9297
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-9297
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
412 S 13th St
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6538
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-6538
Grades: 1-4
| 259 students
Chippewa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 690
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-3525
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-3525
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Maccray Area Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
711 Wolverine Drive
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
408 S 4th Street
Milan, MN 56262
(320) 734-4401
Milan, MN 56262
(320) 734-4401
Grades: 4-6
| 107 students
Mn River Valley Alc - Ind. Study Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1313 E Black Oak Ave
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Grades: 10-12
| 139 students
Mn River Valley Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1313 E Black Oak Avenue
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Montevideo, MN 56265
(320) 269-7131
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MN include Maccray West Elementary School, Montevideo Middle School and Swwc Elc - Montevideo.
How many public schools are located in Chippewa County?
12 public schools are located in Chippewa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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