Richfield Public Schools, or school district 280, is a school system that believes they can inspire and empower each student to grow and learn. They seek to provide a quality education that allows its students to have all the advantages in college that they deserve from their primary and secondary education. No district will work harder than the Richfield Public School District to help its students develop into who they were meant to be. This district services early childhood programs, two elementary schools, and a middle and high school.

Richfield Early Learning Services serves children from birth to 5 years and their families. Their goal is to provide a wonderful environment for young ones and to allow the student and parent to grow together, as they believe the parents to be the most important teacher. This is an affordable way for families to provide their little ones with a safe place to grow, and the ability to pay is never an issue.

Centennial Elementary is a primary school serving students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. This school understands the diversity within the Richfield community, as they strive to meet each child where they are at in order to engage their unique style of learning. The school applies reading, math, and physical education to its program, along with other curriculums that allow the children to flourish. In addition to academics, Centennial aims to help each child learn how to respect others and live in unity with peers.

Richfield Dual Language School has been designated as a focus school by the Minnesota Department of Education. This school is the newest addition to the public schools in Richfield, and it serves kindergarten through 5th grade. The vision of the Richfield Dual Language School is to prepare all students to become lifelong learners in their local and global communities.

Richfield High School is home to the Spartans and is committed to preparing its students for their post-secondary efforts upon graduating. This is the only high school in the district, and it serves students in 9th through 12th grade. The high school offers a number of AP and preparatory courses. Richfield High School has an excellent, highly trained staff that care about each and every student.