For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 509 students in Verndale, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Verndale, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Verndale, MN are Verndale Elementary School and Verndale Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Verndale, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Verndale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Verndale, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verndale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Verndale Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Verndale, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Verndale, MN include Verndale Elementary School and Verndale Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Verndale?
2 public schools are located in Verndale.
What percentage of students in Verndale go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Verndale are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Verndale?
Verndale public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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