For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,684 students in Stevens County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 100 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Stevens County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Stevens County, MN are Hancock Elementary School, Hancock Secondary School and Morris Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stevens County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stevens County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Stevens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
371 Hancock Ave
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Hancock, MN 56244
(320) 392-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Morris Area Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-1250
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-1250
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Chokio-alberta Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 1st St West
Chokio, MN 56221
(320) 324-7131
Chokio, MN 56221
(320) 324-7131
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Morris Area Secondary
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-4400
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Chokio-alberta Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
311 1st St West
Chokio, MN 56221
(320) 324-7131
Chokio, MN 56221
(320) 324-7131
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Midwest Special Education Co-op
Special Education School
203 S Columbia Ave
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-4248
Morris, MN 56267
(320) 589-4248
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stevens County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Stevens County, MN include Hancock Elementary School, Hancock Secondary School and Morris Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stevens County?
7 public schools are located in Stevens County.
What percentage of students in Stevens County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Stevens County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stevens County?
Stevens County public schools minority enrollment is 24% 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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