For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 5,178 students in Becker County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 212 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Becker County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Becker County, MN are Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Rossman Elementary School and Lake Park Audubon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Becker County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Becker County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Becker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Lakes Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 Roosevelt Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Rossman Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1221 Rossman Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lake Park Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 4th St
Audubon, MN 56511
(218) 325-0754
Audubon, MN 56511
(218) 325-0754
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Frazee Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Hickory Ave W
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3951
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3951
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Ogema Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Gr: PK-3 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #99.
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Frazee Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 N Lake St
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3181
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3181
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Lake Park Audubon Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 Vigen Rd
Lake Park, MN 56554
(218) 325-0754
Lake Park, MN 56554
(218) 325-0754
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Waubun Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 4-6 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Waubun Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Pine Point Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
48075 Pow Wow Hwy
Ponsford, MN 56575
(218) 573-4102
Ponsford, MN 56575
(218) 573-4102
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Rank: #1515.
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Highway 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Afterschool Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
35233 Mission Road
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
High School Extended Year Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Laker Transitions
Special Education School
1104 West River Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4760
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4760
Gr: 12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
204 E Willlow
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Gr: PK | 75 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Alc
Alternative School
1013 3rd Street
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Area Learning Program
Alternative School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Gr: 10-12
Becker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 129
Callaway, MN 56521
(218) 375-2501
Callaway, MN 56521
(218) 375-2501
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Country Road 21, P.o. Box 447
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Gr: PK-12
Detroit Lakes Middle School Target Svc. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 11th Avenue S
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Gr: 6-8
Drake Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-12
High School Culture Club (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: 9-12
Lake Park-audubon Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
Lincoln Community Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 E Willow Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Pelican Rpaids Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Gr: K-8
Roosevelt Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
Rossman Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1221 Rossman Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Gr: K-5
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-credit Recovery Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Voyageurs Exp Chtr-extended Year Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 9-12
Walker-hackensack-akeley Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Gr: 6-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Becker County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Becker County, MN include Detroit Lakes Senior High School, Rossman Elementary School and Lake Park Audubon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Becker County?
23 public schools are located in Becker County.
What percentage of students in Becker County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Becker County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Becker County?
Becker County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Becker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Becker County include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Rossman Elementary School, Rossman Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Lake Park Audubon Secondary vs. Detroit Lakes Senior High School
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