For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 771 students in Benson, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, MN are Northside Elementary School and Benson Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benson, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Benson, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 W Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Benson Secondary
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
Benson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Benson Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benson, MN include Northside Elementary School and Benson Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benson, MN?
2 public elementary schools are located in Benson, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Benson, MN?
Benson, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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