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Rice County Public Schools

Rice County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

36

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,395

students

School Districts

10

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Rice County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Rice County has 10 district entries. FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 12 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. FARIBAULT has the most listed schools, with 20 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 9 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter, 5 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

36

in Rice County

Reported Enrollment

8,395

36 schools reporting

School Districts

10

districts

Charter Schools

4

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle7
High11
Other7

10 School Districts in Rice County

NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

11 schools
3,857 students

FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

12 schools
3,312 students

WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN

4 schools
767 students

CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL

1 school
220 students

ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school
115 students

MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES

2 schools
112 students

NERSTRAND CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school
101 students

Cannon Valley Special Education Coo

3 schools
90 students

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

9 schools
81 students

Discovery Public School - Faribault

1 school
49 students

36 Public Schools in Rice County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 36 matching schools

NORTHFIELD SENIOR HIGH

NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHFIELD, 55057 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,246 students

FARIBAULT SENIOR HIGH

FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FARIBAULT, 55021 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High981 students

NORTHFIELD MIDDLE

NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHFIELD, 55057 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle846 students

FARIBAULT MIDDLE

FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FARIBAULT, 55021 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle717 students

BRIDGEWATER ELEMENTARY

NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHFIELD, 55057 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary527 students

GREENVALE PARK ELEMENTARY

NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHFIELD, 55057 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary496 students

Spring Creek Elementary

NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHFIELD, 55057 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary462 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FARIBAULT, 55021 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary458 students

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY

FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FARIBAULT, 55021 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary445 students

ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY

FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FARIBAULT, 55021 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary425 students

LONSDALE PRE K-6

TRI-CITY UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT

LONSDALE, 56046 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary305 students

CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL

CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL

FARIBAULT, 55021 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–8Charter220 students

NORTHFIELD AREA LEARNING CENTER

NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHFIELD, 55057 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–12Alternative124 students

WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN JR.

WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN

MORRISTOWN, 55052 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–8Middle122 students

FARIBAULT AREA LEARNING CENTER

FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FARIBAULT, 55021 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12Alternative120 students

ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL

ARCADIA CHARTER SCHOOL

NORTHFIELD, 55057 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–12Charter115 students

MORRISTOWN ELEMENTARY

WATERVILLE-ELYSIAN-MORRISTOWN

MORRISTOWN, 55052 / Rural: Distant

Listed only5–6Middle112 students

NERSTRAND CHARTER SCHOOL

NERSTRAND CHARTER SCHOOL

NERSTRAND, 55053 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Charter101 students

Northfield Community Education Cntr

NORTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHFIELD, 55057 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPKOther88 students

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION

FARIBAULT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

FARIBAULT, 55021 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPKSpecial Education80 students

Rice County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Rice County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Rice County public school directory?

The directory lists 36 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Rice County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Rice County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Rice County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Rice County?

Start with the 10 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Rice County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Rice County Education OverviewCounty school score: 49/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.