Top 10 Best Douglas County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,778 students in Douglas County, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 453 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, MN are Garfield Elementary School, Brandon-evansville Middle School and Carlos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Douglas County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
303 Sanstead St E
Garfield, MN 56332
(320) 762-3350
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Brandon-evansville Middle School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
206 West 3rd Street
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Carlos Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Miltona Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
271 Dale St
Miltona, MN 56354
(877) 736-1419
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Rank: #55.
Osakis Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Lark St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #77.
Evansville Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Grades: 2-5
| 159 students
Rank: #88.
Woodland Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #101
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #99.
West Central Area S. Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
31 N Central
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Grades: PK-4
| 124 students
Rank: #1010.
Discovery Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #1111.
Alexandria Area High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4300 Pioneer Road Se
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 1,303 students
Rank: #1212.
Brandon-evansville High School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #1313.
Voyager Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
203 Voyager Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1414.
Brandon Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Grades: PK-1
| 104 students
Rank: #1515.
Osakis Secondary
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Grades: 7-12
| 426 students
Rank: #1616.
Runestone Alternative School
Alternative School
Reading: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #102
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
Grades: PK
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalon Prep Academy
Charter School
1877 Aga Drive, Suite 220
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle Level Learning Center
Alternative School
700 Northside Drive Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: 7-8
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, MN

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brandon Ts (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Soar (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1204 34th Avenue
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, MN include Garfield Elementary School, Brandon-evansville Middle School and Carlos Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County, MN?
19 public schools are located in Douglas County, MN.
What percentage of students in Douglas County, MN go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, MN?
Douglas County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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