Top 5 Best Grant County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,055 students in Grant County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Grant County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, MN are Herman Secondary, Wca Middle School and Ashby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Grant County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herman Secondary
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Wca Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 County Rd 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Grades: 5-8
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Ashby Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
West Central Area N. Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
411 1st St Se
Elbow Lake, MN 56531
(218) 685-7500
Grades: PK-4
| 177 students
Rank: #55.
West Central Area Secondary
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 County Rd 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #66.
Ashby Secondary
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Rank: #77.
Herman Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Area Alp
Alternative School
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Grades: 5-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, MN include Herman Secondary, Wca Middle School and Ashby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County, MN?
8 public schools are located in Grant County, MN.
What percentage of students in Grant County, MN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Grant County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County, MN?
Grant County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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