For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 568 students in Lac Qui Parle County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lac Qui Parle County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lac Qui Parle County (2026-27)
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%
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 elementary schools in Lac Qui Parle County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools are located in Lac Qui Parle County?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lac Qui Parle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lac Qui Parle County include: Stevens Elementary School vs. Madison-marietta-nassau Elementary School
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