Top 5 Best Swift County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,819 students in Swift County, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Swift County, MN are Northside Elementary School, Heartland Girls Ranch and Murdock 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 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Swift County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 W Nevada Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Murdock Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
408 Hollis St N
Murdock, MN 56271
(320) 875-2441
Grades: PK-6
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50%
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #55.
Kerkhoven Secondary
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 15th St N
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Grades: 7-12
| 364 students
Rank: #66.
Benson Secondary
Math: 30% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
Appleton Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
349 S Edquist St
Appleton, MN 56208
(320) 289-1114
Grades: PK-4
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kms Learning Center
Alternative School
302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Swift County, MN

Swift County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
1400 Montana Ave
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 Northside Elementary School, Heartland Girls Ranch and Murdock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Swift County, MN?
8 public schools are located in Swift County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Swift County, MN?
Swift County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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