For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 466 students in Finlayson, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Finlayson, MN are Finlayson Elementary School and East Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Finlayson, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Finlayson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Finlayson, MN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Finlayson Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2159 Hwy 18
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 233-7611
Grades: PK-6
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
East Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6010
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-6010
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Finlayson, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
61085 State Hwy 23
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-2216
Finlayson, MN 55735
(320) 245-2216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Finlayson, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Finlayson, MN include Finlayson Elementary School and East Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Finlayson, MN?
2 public elementary schools are located in Finlayson, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Finlayson, MN?
Finlayson, MN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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