For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,354 students in Yellow Medicine County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Yellow Medicine County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN are Clarkfield Charter School, Canby Elementary School and Bert Raney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yellow Medicine County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Yellow Medicine County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Yellow Medicine County Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkfield Charter School
Charter School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 13th St
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Grades: PK-4
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Canby Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Bert Raney Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 7th St
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Canby Secondary
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Grades: 7-12
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Yellow Medicine East High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #66.
Yellow Medicine East Middle School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #77.
E.c.h.o. Secondary
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
E.c.h.o. Elementary School
Charter School
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Yellow Medicine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1204 11th Ave., Box 338
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Grades: 7-8
| 164 students
1204 11th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Grades: K-6
| 41 students
Minnesota Valley Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN include Clarkfield Charter School, Canby Elementary School and Bert Raney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
8 public schools are located in Yellow Medicine County, MN.
What percentage of students in Yellow Medicine County, MN go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Yellow Medicine County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
Yellow Medicine County, MN public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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