Top 10 Best Clay County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 11,140 students in Clay County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 815 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Clay County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, MN are Barnesville Secondary, Hawley Elementary School and Barnesville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Clay County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Secondary
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Hawley Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
915 7th St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Barnesville Elementary School
Math: 62% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 5th St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2300
Grades: K-6
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Hawley Secondary
Math: 53% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Grades: 7-12
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 40th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Grades: K-4
| 731 students
Rank: #66.
Moorhead High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #77.
Dilworth Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 N Main
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6912
Grades: PK-4
| 447 students
Rank: #88.
Spring Prairie Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6189 170th St N
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6844
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ulen-hitterdal Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 Nw 2nd St
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Rank: #1111.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1212.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
108 N Main
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6967
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1313.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 S 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Grades: K-4
| 628 students
Rank: #1414.
Glyndon-felton Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6802
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #1515.
Robert Asp Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
910 N 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Grades: K-4
| 640 students
Rank: #1616.
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Nw 2nd St
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Rank: #1717.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 24th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-4
| 701 students
Rank: #1818.
Horizon Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Grades: 5-8
| 2,069 students
Rank: #1919.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P
Special Education School
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intensive Interagency Program
Special Education School
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative
Special Education School
1010 Hobart St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: PK
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs
Alternative School
Math: <50%
Msum Bridges Hall, 1104 7th Av
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc: Dgf Secondary
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead High School Career Academy
Vocational School
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 477-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Probstfield Center For Education
Special Education School
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Grades: PK
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3800
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, MN

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rralc (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, MN include Barnesville Secondary, Hawley Elementary School and Barnesville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County, MN?
31 public schools are located in Clay County, MN.
What percentage of students in Clay County, MN go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Clay County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, MN?
Clay County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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