For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,572 students in Perham, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 248 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Perham, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Perham, MN are Heart Of The Lake Elementary School, Prairie Wind Middle School and Perham Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perham, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Perham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Perham, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 2nd Ave Sw
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-5437
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Wind Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Coney St West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Perham Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Perham Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Coney Street West
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Perham, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Perham Area Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
747 2nd Ave.
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Perham, MN 56573
(218) 346-6502
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perham, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Perham, MN include Heart Of The Lake Elementary School, Prairie Wind Middle School and Perham Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Perham, MN?
4 public schools are located in Perham, MN.
What percentage of students in Perham, MN go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Perham, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perham, MN?
Perham, MN public schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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