For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 627 students in Hayfield, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayfield, MN are Hayfield Elementary School and Hayfield Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayfield, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hayfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Hayfield, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1557
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hayfield Secondary
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 6th Ave Se
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1555
Hayfield, MN 55940
(507) 671-1555
Gr: 6-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayfield, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayfield, MN include Hayfield Elementary School and Hayfield Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hayfield?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hayfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayfield?
Hayfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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