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Best 55943 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,091 students in 55943, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in 55943, MN are Ridgeway Community School, Houston Elementary School and Summit Learning Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55943 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55943, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55943, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35564 County Road 12
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 454-9566
Gr: K-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 S Sherman
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Summit Learning Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
105 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Minnesota Virtual Academy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 9-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Houston Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Minnesota Virtual Academy Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
306 W Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55943 Minnesota

55943, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mn Center For Online Learning (Closed 2012)
306 West Elm St
Houston, MN 55943
(507) 896-5323
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55943, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55943, MN include Ridgeway Community School, Houston Elementary School and Summit Learning Program.
How many public schools are located in 55943?
7 public schools are located in 55943.
What is the racial composition of students in 55943?
55943 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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