For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 128 students in Richmond, MN (there are , serving 105 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in Richmond, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Richmond, MN is Richmond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Richmond, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34 2nd St Ne
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2016
Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-2016
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Richmond, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Richmond, MN include Richmond Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richmond?
1 public schools are located in Richmond.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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