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Fillmore County

Minnesota · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Fillmore County number 15 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 196 students per campus. The level mix is 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 6 high schools.

7-year change in Fillmore County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,946
-54 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
7 districts
Enrollment
2,946
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,512
Above Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
32.5%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
7
1,753 students
Middle
1
145 students
High
6
1,038 students
Combined / other
1
10 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
RUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
648 students · 7 districts in Fillmore County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Fillmore County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
24.4% under 18

Test scores in Fillmore County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.

See all 12 schools in Fillmore County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLChatfieldElementaryPK-06469·
FILLMORE CENTRAL ELEMENTARYPrestonElementaryPK-06311·
Kingsland Elementary SchoolSpring ValleyElementaryPK-06306·
RUSHFORD-PETERSON ELEMENTARYRushfordElementaryPK-05266·
FILLMORE CENTRAL SENIOR HIGHHarmonyHigh07-12264·
LANESBORO ELEMENTARYLanesboroElementaryPK-06249·
RUSHFORD-PETERSON SENIOR HIGHRushfordHigh09-12237·
Kingsland Junior/Senior High SchoolSpring ValleyHigh07-12218·
LANESBORO SECONDARYLanesboroHigh07-12193·
RUSHFORD-PETERSON MIDDLERushfordMiddle06-08145·
MABEL-CANTON ELEMENTARYMabelElementaryPK-06143·
MABEL-CANTON SECONDARYMabelHigh07-12126·
Enrich KingslandSpring ValleyCombinedKG-1210·
First Step - KingslandSpring ValleyElementaryPK-PK9·
Fillmore Central ALPHarmonyHigh10-120·

Cities in Fillmore County

Spring Valley4 schoolsRushford3 schoolsHarmony2 schoolsLanesboro2 schoolsMabel2 schoolsChatfield1 schoolPreston1 school

About Fillmore County

Across the compact Minnesota county of Fillmore County of about 21,414 residents, the public-school footprint covers 15 schools and about 2,946 students.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $77,512, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 5%.

For a sense of the school types, Fillmore County spans 7 elementary schools (1,753 students), 1 middle school (145), 6 high schools (1,038), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Fillmore County is RUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 648 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Fillmore County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,000 students to 2,946. The school count fell from 15 to 14 across the same 7-year window.

On allk12, the community for Fillmore County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Fillmore County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Fillmore County, Minnesota, with a combined enrollment of about 2,946.
How many high schools are in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County, Minnesota has 6 public high schools, serving approximately 1,038 students.
How many middle schools are in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County, Minnesota has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 145 students.
How many elementary schools are in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County, Minnesota has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,753 students.
What is the largest school district in Fillmore County?
RUSHFORD-PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Fillmore County, serving approximately 648 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
How many people live in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County has roughly 21,414 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Fillmore County?
Median household income in Fillmore County is $77,512, above the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fillmore County?
Approximately 24.1% of adults 25 and older in Fillmore County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fillmore County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 32.5% of students in Fillmore County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Minnesota county average of 41.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fillmore County schools?
Across Fillmore County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.6 to 1.

Fillmore County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data