For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,192 students in Hawley, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Hawley, MN are Hawley Elementary School, Hawley Secondary and Spring Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawley, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hawley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Hawley, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
915 7th St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hawley Secondary
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Gr: 7-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Spring Prairie Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6189 170th St N
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3316
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Intensive Interagency Program
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hawley, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Hawley, MN include Hawley Elementary School, Hawley Secondary and Spring Prairie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hawley?
6 public schools are located in Hawley.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawley?
Hawley public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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