| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Public School District | Dundas | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 3,857 | 11 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New Prague Area Schools | Webster | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 4,146 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District | Morristown | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 767 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tri-City United School District | Lonsdale | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 1,960 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Faribault Public School District | Faribault | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 3,312 | 12 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Rice County compares
Together they enroll 14,042 students across 40 schools. The largest is New Prague Area Schools with 4,146 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Rice County, Minnesota
Rice County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rice County is Northfield 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 Rice County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Rice 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 Rice County, MN?
Of the districts serving Rice County, Northfield Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd 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.