For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,767 students in Northfield, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, MN are Bridgewater Elementary School, Prairie Creek Community School and Spring Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Northfield, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Jefferson Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3300
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 664-3300
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27695 Denmark Ave
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-9640
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Maple St
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3470
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3470
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Northfield Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0650
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #55.
Greenvale Park Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Lincoln Pkwy
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3500
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-3500
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #66.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
Rank: #77.
Big 9 Online Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Big 9 Online Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Northfield Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Northfield, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Lrng. Cntr. Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
201 Orchard Street S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1100 Bollenbacher Court
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8990
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Northfield, MN include Bridgewater Elementary School, Prairie Creek Community School and Spring Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Northfield?
9 public elementary schools are located in Northfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Northfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Northfield include: Bridgewater Elementary School vs. Greenvale Park Elementary School, Greenvale Park Elementary School vs. Bridgewater Elementary School, Greenvale Park Elementary School vs. Spring Creek Elementary School
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