For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,177 students in Lac Qui Parle County, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Lac Qui Parle County, MN are Stevens Elementary School, Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lac Qui Parle County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lac Qui Parle County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Lac Qui Parle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-4590
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-4590
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 4th St
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 598-7528
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 598-7528
Gr: PK-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4807
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4807
Gr: 5-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Dawson-boyd Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4480
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4480
Gr: 7-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Lac Qui Parle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
522 1st Street
Bellingham, MN 56212
(320) 568-2118
Bellingham, MN 56212
(320) 568-2118
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lac Qui Parle County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Lac Qui Parle County, MN include Stevens Elementary School, Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School and Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lac Qui Parle County?
5 public schools are located in Lac Qui Parle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lac Qui Parle County?
Lac Qui Parle County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lac Qui Parle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lac Qui Parle County include: Stevens Elementary School vs. Dawson-boyd Secondary, Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary vs. Dawson-boyd Secondary, Dawson-boyd Secondary vs. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
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