For the 2025 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 Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swift County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Swift County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murdock Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 Hollis St N
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441
Grades: PK-6
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #55.
Appleton-milan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
349 S Edquist St
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
Rank: #66.
Benson Secondary
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 6-12
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Kerkhoven Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Grades: 7-12
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kms Learning Center
Alternative School
302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Swift County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Benson Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
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 Northside Elementary School.
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).
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