For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 567 students in Elgin, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Elgin, MN are Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6 and Plainview-elgin-millville Junior. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elgin, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Elgin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Elgin, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 2nd St Sw
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Gr: 4-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Plainview-elgin-millville Junior
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 1st St Se
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Gr: 7-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Elgin, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 364
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2213
Gr: PK-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Box 364
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Elgin, MN 55932
(507) 876-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elgin, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Elgin, MN include Plainview-elgin-millville 4-6 and Plainview-elgin-millville Junior.
How many public schools are located in Elgin?
2 public schools are located in Elgin.
What is the racial composition of students in Elgin?
Elgin public schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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