For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,684 students in Marshall, MN (there are 4 private schools, serving 444 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Marshall, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall, MN are Swwc Elc - Marshall, Marshall High School and Southview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Marshall have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marshall, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swwc Elc - Marshall
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1510 Stadium Drive Suite 1
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 938-4111
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 938-4111
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Marshall High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Tiger Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6920
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6920
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 E Southview Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Gr: 2-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Saratoga St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Gr: 5-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Marshall Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Stadium Drive, Suite 2
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Career And Technical Insti
Vocational School
900 N Highway 59
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6924
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 929-2633
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 929-2633
Gr: PK | 114 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 E Lyon St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6948
Gr: PK-1 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search-avera Marshall
Special Education School
300 S Bruce St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2244
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2244
Gr: 12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marshall, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall, MN include Swwc Elc - Marshall, Marshall High School and Southview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall?
9 public schools are located in Marshall.
What percentage of students in Marshall go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Marshall are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall?
Marshall public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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