Comfrey Elementary

Comfrey Elementary is a public elementary school in Comfrey, MN, part of the COMFREY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school serves approximately 49 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 99.1th percentile among MN schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 45% proficiency in math and 45% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $68,750, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 49 students, Comfrey Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, Comfrey Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Comfrey 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.