Best Swift County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,794 students in Swift County, MN.

The top ranked public schools in Swift County, MN are Murdock Elementary School, Benson Area Learning Center and Heartland Girls Ranch. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Swift County, MN public schools have an score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Swift County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Swift County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Murdock Elementary School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
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408 Hollis St N
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441

Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Benson Area Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Heartland Girls Ranch

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #44.

Northside Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1800 Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #55.

Appleton-milan Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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349 S Edquist St
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114

Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #66.

Benson Secondary

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
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1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: 6-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #77.

Kerkhoven Secondary

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412

Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Rank: n/an/a

Kms Learning Center

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302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412

Gr: 7-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Swift County, MN

Swift County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Benson Secondary School (Closed 2023)

1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: 7-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Benson Targeted Services (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710

Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Swift County, MN?

The top ranked public schools in Swift County, MN include Murdock Elementary School, Benson Area Learning Center and Heartland Girls Ranch.

How many public schools are located in Swift County?

8 public schools are located in Swift County.

What is the racial composition of students in Swift County?

Swift County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).