Top 10 Best Becker County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 5,291 students in Becker County, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 179 private students). 97% 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 Rossman Elementary School, Detroit Lakes Senior High School and Roosevelt 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 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Becker County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Becker County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rossman Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1221 Rossman Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9268
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Lakes Senior High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1301 Roosevelt Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4491
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Hwy 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Frazee Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hickory Ave
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3951
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lake Park Audubon Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 4th St
Audubon, MN 56511
(218) 325-0754
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Park Audubon Secondary
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Vigen Rd
Lake Park, MN 56554
(218) 325-0754
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Detroit Lakes Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #99.
Frazee Secondary
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 N Lake St
Frazee, MN 56544
(218) 334-3181
Grades: 7-12
| 404 students
Rank: #1010.
Waubun Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Grades: 4-6
| 187 students
Rank: #1111.
Waubun Secondary
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6171
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #1212.
Pine Point Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
48075 Pow Wow Hwy
Ponsford, MN 56575
(218) 573-4102
Grades: PK-8
| 72 students
Rank: #1313.
Detroit Lakes Alternative Program
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Hwy 34 E
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1414.
Ogema Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Uran Street
Ogema, MN 56569
(218) 473-6174
Grades: PK-3
| 261 students
Rank: n/an/a
Afterschool Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
35233 Mission Road
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Grades: K-12
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Detroit Lakes Middle Alc
Alternative School
500 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
E-laker Online School
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-4761
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
High School Extended Year Program
Alternative School
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laker Transitions
Special Education School
1104 West River Road
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: 12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
204 E Willlow
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Alc
Alternative School
1013 3rd Street
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waubun Area Learning Program
Alternative School
1013 3rd St
Waubun, MN 56589
(218) 473-6173
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Becker County, MN

Becker County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 129
Callaway, MN 56521
(218) 375-2501
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Country Road 21, P.o. Box 447
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
500 11th Avenue S
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9228
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
702 Lake Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
204 E Willow Street
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-4418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-9271
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
510 11th Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1221 Rossman Ave.
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-1106
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
102 1st Street W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
102 1st St W
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
301 4th St
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 844-5687
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Becker County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Becker County, MN include Rossman Elementary School, Detroit Lakes Senior High School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Becker County, MN?
23 public schools are located in Becker County, MN.
What percentage of students in Becker County, MN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Becker County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Becker County, MN?
Becker County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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