District No. 107 School · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY 4.0Corcoran’s public schools outscore 78% of Minnesota districts
In Corcoran, 52% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Corcoran, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.
From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Corcoran’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 670 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Corcoran’s, its schools beat 69%, lower than their 78% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 52% across both districts in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Rockford Public spends $14,512 per student and Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose $14,796, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. John's Lutheran School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Corcoran’s grade
A−: better than 78% of Minnesota school districts, #100 of 274 Minnesota towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Corcoran, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Corcoran · depends on your address
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Grades PK–4 · 599 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Rockford
Montrose Elementary School of Innov
Grades PK–5 · 363 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Montrose
Parkside Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 348 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Buffalo
6th grade in Corcoran · depends on your address
Buffalo Community Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,160 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Buffalo
Rockford Middle
Grades 5–8 · 487 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Rockford
7th grade in Corcoran · depends on your address
Buffalo Community Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,160 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Buffalo
Rockford Middle
Grades 5–8 · 487 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Rockford
8th grade in Corcoran · depends on your address
Buffalo Community Middle
Grades 6–8 · 1,160 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Buffalo
Rockford Middle
Grades 5–8 · 487 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Rockford
9th grade in Corcoran · depends on your address
Buffalo Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,681 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Buffalo
Rockford Secondary
Grades 9–12 · 479 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Rockford
10th grade in Corcoran · depends on your address
Buffalo Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,681 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Buffalo
Rockford Secondary
Grades 9–12 · 479 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Rockford
11th grade in Corcoran · depends on your address
Buffalo Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,681 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Buffalo
Rockford Secondary
Grades 9–12 · 479 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Rockford
12th grade in Corcoran · depends on your address
Buffalo Senior High
Grades 9–12 · 1,681 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Buffalo
Rockford Secondary
Grades 9–12 · 479 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Rockford
Corcoran runs its own schools through grade 12 (Rockford Public School District). From grade PK, students attend the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools, shared with Buffalo, Buffalo, Chatham, Hanover, Marysville, Montrose and Rockford. Its elementary school is in Rockford. Parts of Corcoran (8%, 7% and 3% of its land) are served by Osseo Public, Delano Public and Wayzata Public instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Corcoran
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Corcoran vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Corcoran’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Corcoran | A− | Rockford Public PK–12 · Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose PK–12 |
| Maple Grove | B− | Osseo Public |
| Greenfield | B+ | Rockford Public |
| Medina | A+ | Orono Public PK–12 · Wayzata Public PK–12 |
| Rogers | A | Elk River |
| Hanover | A− | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose |
Every school in Corcoran
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Corcoran’s schools
Are Corcoran’s schools good?
By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Corcoran children attend outscore 78% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #100 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Corcoran in?
Two districts: Rockford Public School District runs grades PK–12, and Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Buffalo, Buffalo, Chatham, Hanover, Marysville, Montrose and Rockford.
Where do Corcoran kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Buffalo Senior High and Rockford Secondary.
What is Corcoran’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.
How much does Corcoran spend per student?
$14,512 in Rockford Public School District and $14,796 in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Corcoran?
Yes: St. John's Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 171 students).
Parents talk
What Corcoran families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Corcoran → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.