For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,035 students in Marshall County, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 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: 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 elementary schools in Marshall County, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, MN include Stephen-argyle Central Elementary School, Newfolden Elementary School and Warren Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marshall County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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