Cannon Falls Public School District

The Cannon Falls Public School District consists of two schools: Cannon Falls Secondary and Cannon Falls Elementary. While both schools serve the Cannon Falls community, the high school stands out as a top performer in the state, ranking in the top 15% of Minnesota high schools.

Cannon Falls Secondary has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasts impressive test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Reading and 66.67% in MCA-III Math, far exceeding the state averages. The school also has a high 94% four-year graduation rate and a low 1% dropout rate. In contrast, Cannon Falls Elementary is ranked in the middle of the pack for Minnesota elementary schools, with more mixed test score performance across grade levels.

Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with Cannon Falls Secondary at 89.98% and Cannon Falls Elementary at 91.63%. The schools also have relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a relatively affluent student population. While the Cannon Falls Public School District appears to have a strong high school, there may be room for improvement at the elementary level to ensure all students are receiving a high-quality education.