For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 693 students in Jackson, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, MN are Riverside Elementary School and Jackson County Central Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Jackson, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Park St
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Gr: PK-3 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Jackson County Central Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1128 N Hwy
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Co Central Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1128 North Highway
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Gr: 9-12
Jackson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
407 5th St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, MN include Riverside Elementary School and Jackson County Central Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
3 public schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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