For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 535 students in Parkers Prairie, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Parkers Prairie, MN are Parkers Prairie Elementary School and Parkers Prairie Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parkers Prairie, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Parkers Prairie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Parkers Prairie, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 S Mccornell
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-4079
Gr: PK-6 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Parkers Prairie Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 S Otter Ave
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361
(218) 338-6011
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parkers Prairie, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Parkers Prairie, MN include Parkers Prairie Elementary School and Parkers Prairie Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Parkers Prairie?
2 public schools are located in Parkers Prairie.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkers Prairie?
Parkers Prairie public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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