Public schools in Richfield, MN
22 open public schools with an address in Richfield, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,843
22 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
6
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Richfield public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Richfield, MN: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 10 high, 2 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,843 students, an average of 266 per school. The largest campus is Richfield Senior High (1,183 students), and the largest elementary school is Richfield STEM School (604).
Richfield Public School District operates the most schools here (10), plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 59% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Richfield
Richfield Public School District
Public school district
10 schools in Richfield
Intermediate School District 287
Specialized public school district
6 schools in Richfield · 45 total
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Richfield · 3 total
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Independent charter agency
1 school in Richfield
Partnership Academy Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Richfield
SciTech Academy Charter School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Richfield
Watershed High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Richfield
Elementary schools in Richfield
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary Richfield Public School District | PK–05 | 303 | 8.8:1 | |
| Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities · Charter | KG–08 | 171 | 39.4:1 | |
| Partnership Academy Inc. Partnership Academy Inc. · Charter | PK–08 | 515 | 12:1 | |
| Richfield Dual Language School Richfield Public School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 529 | 14.7:1 | |
| Richfield STEM School Richfield Public School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 604 | 10.7:1 | |
| SciTech Academy Charter School SciTech Academy Charter School · Charter | KG–08 | 342 | 13.2:1 | |
| Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary Seven Hills Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 303 | 9:1 | |
| Sheridan Hills Elementary Richfield Public School District | PK–05 | 406 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Richfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Middle Richfield Public School District | 06–08 | 808 | 11.7:1 | |
| Seven Hills - Richfield Middle Seven Hills Preparatory Academy · Charter | 06–08 | 313 | 9.2:1 |
High schools in Richfield
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALC - Seca - Ey Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| ALC Richefield - Success at 15 Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| ALC Richfield HS-IS Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Richfield College Experience Prg Richfield Public School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 84 | 16.4:1 | |
| Richfield HS ALC Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Richfield Senior High Richfield Public School District | 09–12 | 1,183 | 14.1:1 | |
| Seca - IS Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Secondary Special Education Richfield Public School District · Special Education School | 12–12 | 24 | 4.1:1 | |
| South Education Center Academy Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School | 05–12 | 48 | 6.5:1 | |
| Watershed High School Watershed High School · Charter | 09–12 | 57 | 9.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Richfield
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Education Center Richfield Public School District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 86 | 7.7:1 | |
| Central Education Center PreK Richfield Public School District | PK–PK | 67 | 12.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.3%
- Hispanic41.8%
- Black21.3%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Richfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,843 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Richfield
How many public schools are in Richfield, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Richfield: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 10 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 5,843 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Richfield?
Schools with an address in Richfield belong to 7 education agencies, led by Richfield Public School District (10 schools), Intermediate School District 287 (6 schools), Seven Hills Preparatory Academy (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Richfield?
Richfield Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Richfield, with 1,183 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Richfield?
Yes. 6 of the 22 public schools in Richfield are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities, Partnership Academy Inc., SciTech Academy Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Richfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Richfield public schools is 11.7:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Richfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities