For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,154 students in Cottage Grove, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottage Grove, MN are South Washington Alternative High School and Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottage Grove, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cottage Grove have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Cottage Grove, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Park High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cottage Grove, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Washington Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Park High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8040 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3702
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Access
Alternative School
8400 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-2341
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-2341
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Transition Program
Special Education School
7155 80th St S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5104
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-5104
Gr: 12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Cottage Grove, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ages 0-2 Early Childhood Special Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
8400 E Pt Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-6121
Gr: PK | 219 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Distance Learning Program (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 458-6660
Place (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7362 E Point Douglas Rd S
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
(651) 425-7201
Gr: 6-12
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cottage Grove, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cottage Grove, MN include South Washington Alternative High School and Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cottage Grove?
4 public high schools are located in Cottage Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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