For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,258 students in Yellow Medicine County, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 60 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 Canby Elementary School, E.c.h.o. 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 48% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Yellow Medicine County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Yellow Medicine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canby Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2003
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
E.c.h.o. Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Gr: K-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Bert Raney Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 7th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Canby Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
E.c.h.o. Secondary
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Yellow Medicine East Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Gr: 6-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 Canby Elementary School, E.c.h.o. Elementary School and Bert Raney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Yellow Medicine County?
7 public schools are located in Yellow Medicine County.
What percentage of students in Yellow Medicine County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Yellow Medicine County are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yellow Medicine County?
Yellow Medicine County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Yellow Medicine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Yellow Medicine County include: Yellow Medicine East Secondary vs. Canby Secondary
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