For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,064 students in Worthington, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 245 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Worthington, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Worthington, MN are Prairie Elementary School, Worthington Middle School and Worthington Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worthington, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Worthington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Worthington, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 1st Ave Sw
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1250
Gr: PK-2 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Worthington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-4174
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Worthington Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
827 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6105
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6105
Gr: PK | 87 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1173
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
671 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 727-1275
Gr: 3-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
1117 Marine Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2172
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search-sanford Worthington
Special Education School
1018 6th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 616-0473
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 616-0473
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Worthington, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Worthington, MN include Prairie Elementary School, Worthington Middle School and Worthington Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Worthington?
12 public schools are located in Worthington.
What percentage of students in Worthington go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Worthington are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Worthington?
Worthington public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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