Rushford-peterson Elementary

Rushford-Peterson Elementary serves 260 students in grades prekindergarten through fifth in rural Rushford, Minnesota. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1 with 23 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #282 out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile among Minnesota schools.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 62% achieving proficient or above levels, while 47% meet proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. Located in Fillmore County, the school serves a stable rural community where the median household income reaches $76,691 and the poverty rate remains relatively low at 7.6%. The area's median home value of $219,100 reflects an established residential community, while 28% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

Rushford-Peterson Elementary provides elementary education in a close-knit rural setting where families benefit from smaller class sizes and a community-focused educational environment. The school's rural location in southeastern Minnesota offers students the advantages of personalized learning within a tight-knit community atmosphere.

Located in a rural area, Rushford-peterson 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.