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Best Hastings Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,587 students in Hastings, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hastings, MN are Kennedy Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and Pinecrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hastings, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hastings have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Hastings, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Tyler St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7223
Gr: K-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 W 12th St
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7390
Gr: K-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
975 12th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7284
Gr: K-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7066
Gr: 5-8 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
917 Riverside School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
917 New Chance
Alternative School
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Allina Hastings Php
Alternative School
1285 Nininger Rd, Ste 200
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hoa Middle School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7060
Gr: 5-8
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: K-8
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hastings, Minnesota

Hastings, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Harbor Educational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 5-12
Hastings Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th Street W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Gr: K-8
New Connections (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Tilden Elementary School (Closed 2012)
855 3rd St West
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Gr: K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hastings, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hastings, MN include Kennedy Elementary School, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and Pinecrest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hastings?
9 public elementary schools are located in Hastings.
What is the racial composition of students in Hastings?
Hastings public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hastings are often viewed compared to one another?

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