Caledonia Elementary

Caledonia Elementary serves 298 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Caledonia, Minnesota. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — built on a 9.6 academic score and a 9.7 growth score that places it among the strongest performers in the state. That growth figure carries real weight in context.

Caledonia Elementary ranks 9th out of 1,986 public schools in Minnesota, landing it in the top fraction of a percent statewide. Among the 962 elementary schools across Minnesota, it holds that same ninth-place position — meaning nearly every elementary school in the state scores below it. Locally, it tops all three public schools in Caledonia.

A 12.4-to-1 student-teacher ratio gives teachers room to work closely with individual students. That classroom access likely connects to the growth numbers: students here don't just score well, they improve at an exceptional rate relative to peers statewide. For families comparing elementary options in southeastern Minnesota, Caledonia Elementary's data tells a consistent story — high baseline performance, strong momentum, and results that hold up against every school in the state.

Located in a rural area, Caledonia Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.