Best Northfield Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,506 students in Northfield, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Northfield, MN are Arcadia Charter School, Northfield Senior High School and Northfield Area Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northfield, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Northfield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Northfield, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northfield Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Northfield, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcadia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1719 Cannon Rd
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-8806
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northfield Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Division St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0630
Gr: 9-12 | 1,283 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Northfield Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 645-1201
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
201 Orchard St S
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 663-0600
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Northfield, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Northfield, MN include Arcadia Charter School, Northfield Senior High School and Northfield Area Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Northfield?
5 public high schools are located in Northfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Northfield?
Northfield public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Northfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Northfield include: Arcadia Charter School vs. Northfield Senior High School

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