For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,084 students in Murray County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Murray County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Murray County, MN are Murray Co. Central Elementary School, Murray County Central Secondary and Fulda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Murray County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Murray County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Co. Central Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6450
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Murray County Central Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Fulda Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N Lafayette Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2581
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2581
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Fulda Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 College Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2514
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2514
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Murray County Central Credit Recov
Alternative School
2420 28th Street
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Murray County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Murray County Central Alp Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Praxis Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 South Lafayette Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 283-3384
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 283-3384
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Murray County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Murray County, MN include Murray Co. Central Elementary School, Murray County Central Secondary and Fulda Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Murray County, MN?
5 public schools are located in Murray County, MN.
What percentage of students in Murray County, MN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Murray County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County, MN?
Murray County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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