For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,440 students in Marshall County, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall County, MN are Stephen-argyle Central Elementary School, Newfolden Elementary School and Warren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephen-argyle Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Lincoln Ave
Argyle, MN 56713
(218) 437-6615
Argyle, MN 56713
(218) 437-6615
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Newfolden Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 W Minnesota Ave
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-8805
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-8805
Gr: 2-4 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 E Bridge Ave
Warren, MN 56762
(218) 745-4441
Warren, MN 56762
(218) 745-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Warren-alvarado-oslo Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
224 E Bridge Ave
Warren, MN 56762
(218) 745-4636
Warren, MN 56762
(218) 745-4636
Gr: 6-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Grygla Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 N Fladland Ave
Grygla, MN 56727
(218) 294-6155
Grygla, MN 56727
(218) 294-6155
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Marshall County Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Minnesota Ave
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Gr: 7-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Stephen-argyle Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 School Ave
Stephen, MN 56757
(218) 478-3314
Stephen, MN 56757
(218) 478-3314
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Grygla Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 N Fladland Ave
Grygla, MN 56727
(218) 294-6155
Grygla, MN 56727
(218) 294-6155
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
310 W Minnesota Ave
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-7225
Gr: 5-6 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Nw Region Interdistrict Council
Special Education School
201 W Minnesota Ave
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-8215
Newfolden, MN 56738
(218) 874-8215
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
305 Melgaard St
Viking, MN 56760
(218) 523-4425
Viking, MN 56760
(218) 523-4425
Gr: PK-1 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marshall County, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall County, MN include Stephen-argyle Central Elementary School, Newfolden Elementary School and Warren Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County?
11 public schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marshall County include: Stephen-argyle Central High School vs. Marshall County Central High School, Grygla Secondary vs. Marshall County Central High School, Warren-alvarado-oslo Secondary vs. Marshall County Central High School
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