For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 637 students in Cleveland, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, MN are Cleveland Elementary School and Cleveland Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Cleveland, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 6th St
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Cleveland, MN 56017
(507) 931-5953
Gr: 7-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, MN include Cleveland Elementary School and Cleveland Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Cleveland?
2 public schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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