For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 446 students in 55342, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55342, MN are Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School and Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55342 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55342, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55342, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 3rd St W
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 3rd St W
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Hector, MN 55342
(320) 848-2233
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55342, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55342, MN include Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Elementary School and Buffalo Lake-hector-stewart Seconda.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55342?
2 public elementary schools are located in 55342.
What is the racial composition of students in 55342?
55342 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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