For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 624 students in Crookston, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Crookston, MN is Crookston Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crookston, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Crookston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Crookston, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crookston Secondary, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Crookston, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crookston Secondary
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 Fisher Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2144
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Crookston, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Alexander St.
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-2854
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
New Paths Alternative Learning Prgm (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 West Robert St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 281-5864
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Crookston, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Crookston, MN include Crookston Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Crookston?
2 public high schools are located in Crookston.
What is the racial composition of students in Crookston?
Crookston public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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