Rush City Schools is fully staffed with approximately 925 students, 60 teaching staff, and 22 classroom assistants. The school district has two newer buildings. Jacobson Elementary School was remodeled and expanded in 2003, and the Rush City High School was built in 1993. Both buildings have state of the art technology for students and teaching staff. The surrounding school grounds contain excellent recreational opportunities: Andy Saloka Football Field, Bill West Track, playgrounds, tennis courts, and numerous softball and baseball fields. The district is proud of its tradition of excellence in academics, fine arts, community education, and extracurricular activities.

Both the high school and the elementary school offer a full range of services for students with special needs with access to highly qualified specialists through the St. Croix River Education District (SCRED). Qualifying students can earn college credit for selected English, Spanish, and Math courses. The district also offers unique ITV classes for students wanting specialized courses. A work-link program offers high school credit for on-the-job training in community businesses. The school district also offers students job training in child care services to students within the Early Childhood Program located at the elementary school. These opportunities make Rush City Schools a great place to get an education.