Best Swift County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,364 students in Swift County, MN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Swift County, MN are Murdock Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Appleton-milan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Swift County, MN public elementary schools have an score of 40% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Swift County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Swift County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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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: #22.

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: #33.

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: #44.

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%

[+] 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 elementary schools in Swift County, MN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Swift County, MN include Murdock Elementary School, Northside Elementary School and Appleton-milan Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Swift County?

4 public elementary schools are located in Swift County.

What is the racial composition of students in Swift County?

Swift County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).