| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Public School District | Byron | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 2,286 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chatfield Public Schools | Chatfield | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 927 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Stewartville Public School District | Stewartville | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 2,055 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dover-Eyota Public School District | Dover | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1,098 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Rochester Public School District | Rochester | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 17,492 | 48 | PK–12 | 7 |
How Olmsted County compares
Together they enroll 23,858 students across 63 schools. The largest is Rochester Public School District with 17,492 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Olmsted County, Minnesota
Olmsted County has 5 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Olmsted County is Byron Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Olmsted County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Olmsted County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Olmsted County, MN?
Of the districts serving Olmsted County, Byron Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.