For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 135 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top ranked public charter school in Douglas County, MN is Kalon Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalon Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1877 Aga Drive, Suite 220
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 460-8881
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
206 West Third St
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Brandon, MN 56315
(320) 524-2263
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Brandon Middle Level Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-0627
Central Minn Ed Telecom System (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Evansville, MN 56326
(218) 948-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Lakes Area Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
601 Nokomis St West
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
601 West Nokomis St
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-5302
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Minnewaska Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
409 4th Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-1700
Northside Adolescent School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7739
Gr: 7-12
Northside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
700 Northside Dr Ne
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-1442
Gr: K-6
Osakis Middle Level Area Lrng. Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 1st Ave East
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 762-8253
Gr: 8-9
Osakis Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 1st Avenue E
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-8253
Parkers Prairie Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
518 S Mccornell
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4713
Runestone Middle Alc (Alex) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
510 Mckay Ave North
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Gr: 7-8
Runestone Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
817 Fillmore Street
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-0627
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Douglas County, MN include Kalon Prep Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Douglas County?
1 public charter schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public charter schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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