Best Rock County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,134 students in Rock County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rock County, MN are Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School, Luverne Elementary School and Hills-beaver Creek Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
404 S 4th St
Beaver Creek, MN 56116
(507) 673-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Luverne Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4497
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Gr: 6-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Luverne Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Out Of State Care And Treatment
Alternative School
301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
709 N Kniss Ave
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rock County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rock County, MN include Hills-beaver Creek Elementary School, Luverne Elementary School and Hills-beaver Creek Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rock County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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