The public schools with the lowest student-to-teacher ratios in Rice County, Minnesota
Across Rice County, Minnesota, 12 public schools are ranked here, ranked by the fewest students per teacher, a proxy for class size and staffing. GREENVALE PARK ELEMENTARY leads the list at 11.8:1, against a median of 13.7:1 across the ranked schools.
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| # | School | City | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GREENVALE PARK ELEMENTARY | NORTHFIELD, MN | 11.8:1 |
| 2 | Spring Creek Elementary | NORTHFIELD, MN | 11.9:1 |
| 3 | LINCOLN ELEMENTARY | FARIBAULT, MN | 12.1:1 |
| 4 | JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY | FARIBAULT, MN | 12.7:1 |
| 5 | FARIBAULT MIDDLE | FARIBAULT, MN | 13.6:1 |
| 6 | Lonsdale Pre K-6 | LONSDALE, MN | 13.6:1 |
| 7 | ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY | FARIBAULT, MN | 13.8:1 |
| 8 | BRIDGEWATER ELEMENTARY | NORTHFIELD, MN | 14.1:1 |
| 9 | CANNON RIVER STEM SCHOOL | FARIBAULT, MN | 14.5:1 |
| 10 | FARIBAULT SENIOR HIGH | FARIBAULT, MN | 18.3:1 |
| 11 | NORTHFIELD MIDDLE | NORTHFIELD, MN | 19.0:1 |
| 12 | NORTHFIELD SENIOR HIGH | NORTHFIELD, MN | 21.0:1 |
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