| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools | Buffalo Lake | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 468 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Cedar Mountain School District | Franklin | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 439 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| G.F.W. Public Schools | Fairfax | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 600 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District | Bird Island | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 623 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Renville County West School District | Danube | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 580 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Renville County compares
Together they enroll 2,710 students across 13 schools. The largest is Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian Public School District with 623 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Renville County, Minnesota
Renville County has 5 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Renville County is Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools (8/10). 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 Renville County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Renville 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 Renville County, MN?
Of the districts serving Renville County, Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th 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.