For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,457 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 72% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), 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 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Delano, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-3 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Delano Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
683 Tiger Drive
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-7602
Gr: 4-6 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Delano High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Elm Ave E
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 972-3365
Gr: 7-12 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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