Canby Elementary

Canby Elementary serves 297 students in grades PK through 6 in the small farming community of Canby, Minnesota. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1 and 24 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that shows in its impressive academic results. The school has earned a strong MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #62 out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 97th percentile.

This regular public school demonstrates solid academic performance with 67% of students achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 62% meeting or exceeding standards in Math across all grade levels. Canby Elementary draws families from a close-knit rural community where the median household income is $57,432 and median home values are $153,600. The area has a poverty rate of 11.2%, and about one in five adults holds a bachelor's degree or higher.

Despite its remote rural location in Yellow Medicine County, the school has established itself as a high-performing institution that effectively serves its student population. Located at 307 1st Street West, Canby Elementary operates in a tight-knit agricultural community of approximately 2,600 residents, where traditional small-town values support educational excellence.

Located in a rural area, Canby 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.