For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 117 students in Garfield, MN.
The top-ranked public school in Garfield, MN is Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Garfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Garfield, MN (2026-27)
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 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garfield, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Garfield, MN include Garfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Garfield?
1 public schools are located in Garfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield?
Garfield public schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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