For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,464 students in Delano, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 210 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Delano, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%). Delano has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
The top ranked public schools in Delano, MN are Delano Elementary School, Delano Intermediate School and Delano High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delano, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Delano have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Delano, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delano Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
678 Tiger Dr
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-6200
Grades: PK-3
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
Delano Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Grades: 4-6
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Delano High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Grades: 7-12
| 1,176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delano, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Delano, MN include Delano Elementary School, Delano Intermediate School and Delano High School. Delano has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Minnesota.
How many public schools are located in Delano?
3 public schools are located in Delano.
What percentage of students in Delano go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Delano are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delano?
Delano public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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