For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 870 students in Barnesville, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Barnesville, MN are Barnesville Elementary School and Barnesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barnesville, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Barnesville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barnesville, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 5th St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2300
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Barnesville High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Barnesville, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Barnesville, MN include Barnesville Elementary School and Barnesville High School.
How many public schools are located in Barnesville?
2 public schools are located in Barnesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Barnesville?
Barnesville public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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