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B+
Schools in Richmond · Rocori Public School District

Richmond’s public schools outscore 71% of Minnesota districts

Math proficiency in Richmond’s districts is 53%, above the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Richmond, 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.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 89% 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.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 2 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
53%
▲ 8 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
87%
▲ 4 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.9K
▼ 19% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.6
MN 14.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,522 students on the public path
In brief

Richmond’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,890 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Rocori Middle, then Rocori Senior High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

STS. Peter & Paul 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Richmond’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

B+: better than 71% of Minnesota school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1284)Better than 75%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,108 test results and a graduating class of 239 could put Richmond anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 89% of Richmond’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,072 in math, 1,143 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Richmond, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Richmond ElementaryRocori Public School DistrictA+
6–8Rocori Middlein Cold SpringB
9–12Rocori Senior Highin Cold SpringB+

Richmond’s public schools are run by Rocori Public School District, which also serves Cold Spring, Collegeville, Luxemburg and Munson and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Rocori Public School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 7 schools · 2,406 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 15.6 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$13,890MN $17,091 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 51.1% · 1143 students tested
Math53%
State average 44.8% · 1072 students tested

Richmond vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Richmond’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
RichmondB+Rocori Public
MunsonBRocori Public PK–12 · Paynesville Public PK–12
WakefieldB+Rocori Public

All 2 neighbors share Rocori Public with Richmond, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Richmond

4 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).

District schools in Richmondby address
Richmond Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
A+
135 students13:1Rate it →
Also serving Richmondin other towns
Rocori Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cold Spring
B
563 students18:1Rate it →
Rocori Senior High
High · Grades 9–12 · Cold Spring
B+
824 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
STS. Peter & Paul School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
Private · Catholic
106 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Richmond’s schools

Are Richmond’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Richmond children attend outscore 71% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Richmond in?

Rocori Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,406 students in 7 schools (2024–25).

Where do Richmond kids go to high school?

Rocori Senior High in Cold Spring, with 824 students; its own test results earn a B+.

What is Richmond’s graduation rate?

87% of the class of 2023 in Rocori Public School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Richmond spend per student?

$13,890 in Rocori Public School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Richmond?

Yes: STS. Peter & Paul School (Catholic, grades PK–5, 106 students).

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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.