Top 10 Best Kandiyohi County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 6,543 students in Kandiyohi County, MN (there are 2 private schools, serving 617 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Kandiyohi County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Kandiyohi County, MN are New London-spicer Middle School, Prairie Woods Elementary School and New London-spicer Sr.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kandiyohi County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Kandiyohi County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Kandiyohi County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New London-spicer Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 5-8
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Woods Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17435 County Road 9 Ne
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: PK-4
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
New London-spicer Sr.
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 4-12
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
A.c.g.c. Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 S 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 244-4686
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Willmar Senior High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 30th St Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,274 students
Rank: #88.
Maccray East Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Day St
Raymond, MN 56282
(320) 967-4281
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
Rank: #99.
Willmar Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Willmar Ave Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 19th Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8470
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1111.
Kennedy Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
824 7th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6688
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #1212.
Lakeland Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lakeland Drive Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 263-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Dream Technical Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1705 16th Street Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Swwc Elc - Willmar
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1703 Technology Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(507) 537-2258
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1515.
Willmar Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Learning Center
Special Education School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kandiyohi Academy
Charter School
1112 Lake Ave NW
Willmar, MN 56201
(612) 501-0641
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School Alc
Alternative School
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
New London Alternative School
Alternative School
Math: <50%
101 4th Avenue Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Meadows Learning Center
Special Education School
650 Agnes St
New London, MN 56273
(320) 796-2443
Grades: PK
| 12 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kandiyohi County, MN

Kandiyohi County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
302 South 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Grades: 3-12
| 8 students
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Grades: K-3
| 256 students
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Grades: 9
| 1 students
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Grades: 5-12
| 61 students
Box 430
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
Prinsburg (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Box 297
Prinsburg, MN 56281
(320) 978-4721
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
512 Sw 8th St.
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-9113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Grades: PK
| 101 students
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6698
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Kandiyohi County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Kandiyohi County, MN include New London-spicer Middle School, Prairie Woods Elementary School and New London-spicer Sr..
How many public schools are located in Kandiyohi County, MN?
22 public schools are located in Kandiyohi County, MN.
What percentage of students in Kandiyohi County, MN go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Kandiyohi County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kandiyohi County, MN?
Kandiyohi County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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