For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,559 students in Douglas County, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, MN are Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Osakis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 Sanstead St E
Garfield, MN 56332
(320) 762-3350
Garfield, MN 56332
(320) 762-3350
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1120 Lark St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Osakis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 1st Ave E
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Osakis, MN 56360
(320) 859-2191
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Miltona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Dale St
Miltona, MN 56354
(877) 736-1419
Miltona, MN 56354
(877) 736-1419
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Evansville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 2nd Ave
Evansville, MN 56326
(320) 834-4084
Evansville, MN 56326
(320) 834-4084
Gr: 2-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Voyager Drive
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3325
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Carlos Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 N Douglas Ave
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Carlos, MN 56319
(320) 852-7181
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West Central Area S. Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31 N Central
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Kensington, MN 56343
(320) 965-7600
Gr: PK-4 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 Mckay Ave S Ste #101
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3300
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 N Mckay Ave
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Brandon-evansville Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 West 3rd Street
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Brandon, MN 56315
(218) 948-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W 3rd St
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Brandon, MN 56135
(320) 834-4084
Gr: PK-1 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 elementary schools in Douglas County, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, MN include Garfield Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Osakis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Douglas County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Douglas County include: Brandon Elementary School vs. Osakis Elementary School, Brandon Elementary School vs. Carlos Elementary School, Carlos Elementary School vs. Brandon Elementary School
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