For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 871 students in Rush City, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Rush City, MN are C.e. Jacobson Elementary School and Rush City Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush City, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rush City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rush City, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
C.e. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 S Harte
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-1362
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Rush City Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51001 Fairfield Ave
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Grades: 7-12
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mn Correctional Facility-rush City
Alternative School
7600 525th St
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-0400
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-0400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rush City, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Trio Program High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 566
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Rush City, MN 55069
(320) 358-4795
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rush City, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Rush City, MN include C.e. Jacobson Elementary School and Rush City Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Rush City?
3 public schools are located in Rush City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush City?
Rush City public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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