For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 7,813 students in Clay County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
915 7th St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Grades: PK-6
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Barnesville Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 5th St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2300
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2300
Grades: K-6
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
S.g. Reinertsen Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 40th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-5300
Grades: K-4
| 731 students
Rank: #55.
Dilworth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Main
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6912
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6912
Grades: PK-4
| 447 students
Rank: #66.
Spring Prairie Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6189 170th St N
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Rank: #77.
Ulen-hitterdal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27 Nw 2nd St
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Rank: #88.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Rank: #99.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 N Main
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6967
Dilworth, MN 56529
(218) 477-6967
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1010.
Ellen Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2020 S 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-4300
Grades: K-4
| 628 students
Rank: #1111.
Glyndon-felton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6802
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6802
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #1212.
Robert Asp Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 N 11th St
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-6300
Grades: K-4
| 640 students
Rank: #1313.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1414.
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 24th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-4
| 701 students
Rank: #1515.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Grades: 5-8
| 2,069 students
Rank: #1616.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 14th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3702
Grades: K-6
| 136 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clay County Outreach Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Moorhead Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
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
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
W. Central Juvenile Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clay County, MN include Barnesville Secondary, Hawley Elementary School and Barnesville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clay County, MN?
17 public elementary schools are located in Clay County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, MN?
Clay County, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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