For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,931 students in Kandiyohi County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kandiyohi County, MN are New London-spicer Senior, Lake Park School and Prairie Lakes Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kandiyohi County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kandiyohi County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Kandiyohi County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New London-spicer Senior, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kandiyohi County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New London-spicer Senior
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Lake Park School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Prairie Lakes Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1804 Civic Center Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 4-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Swwc Elc - Willmar
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1703 Technology Dr
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5477
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Willmar Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2701 30th St Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Dream Technical Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1705 16th Street Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-5640
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Willmar Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Minnesota Education Center
Alternative School
513 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
New London Alternative School
Alternative School
101 4th Ave Sw
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Kandiyohi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acgc Alp High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
302 South 2nd St
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Atwater, MN 56209
(320) 974-8417
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Bridgeway Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
611 Sw 5th Street
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8565
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Gemini Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
512 8th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: 3-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1202 Monongalia Avenue Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6695
Gr: K-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Kandiyohi Boys & Girls Group Homes Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
512 8th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-6637
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Lakeview School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
511 Julii Street Se
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6690
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
309 Day St
Raymond, MN 56282
(320) 967-4281
Raymond, MN 56282
(320) 967-4281
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Prairie Lakes School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1804 Civic Center Dr Ne
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6696
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Box 430
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
New London, MN 56273
(320) 354-2252
Gr: 5-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Willmar Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 5th Street Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6699
Gr: 1-8
1234 Kandiyohi Ave Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-8490
Gr: PK | 101 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kandiyohi County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kandiyohi County, MN include New London-spicer Senior, Lake Park School and Prairie Lakes Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Kandiyohi County?
9 public high schools are located in Kandiyohi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kandiyohi County?
Kandiyohi County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Kandiyohi County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kandiyohi County include: Willmar Senior High School vs. New London-spicer Senior, New London-spicer Senior vs. Willmar Senior High School
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