Cottage Grove Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 · South Washington County Schools
#93 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#3421 of 50,301 nationally
About Cottage Grove Elementary
Cottage Grove Elementary is a public elementary located in Cottage Grove, in the South Washington County Schools school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 432 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 93rd of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (54th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 432.
There are 10 schools in Cottage Grove; Cottage Grove Elementary ranks 1st of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cottage Grove Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cottage Grove Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oltman Middle School
Cottage Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students · 1.7 km away
Crestview Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students · 2.2 km away
Park High School
Cottage Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,992 students · 2.4 km away
SoWashCo Online K-5
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students · 2.7 km away
Pullman Elementary
Saint Paul Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students · 2.9 km away
Hillside Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 3.2 km away
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
Saint Paul Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
561 students · 3.6 km away
Newport Elementary
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 3.8 km away
Grey Cloud Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
797 students · 3.8 km away
East Ridge High School
Woodbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,072 students · 4.0 km away
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432 students
School of Engineering-Arts at Olson
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432 students
North Park School for Innovation
Fridley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Hutchinson West Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage Grove Elementary a good school?
Cottage Grove Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 82.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #93 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cottage Grove Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cottage Grove Elementary ranks #93 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #3421 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cottage Grove Elementary?
Cottage Grove Elementary had 432 students in 2025.
Is Cottage Grove Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cottage Grove Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cottage Grove Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cottage Grove Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.