For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 65 students in Yellow Medicine County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN are E.c.h.o. Elementary School and E.c.h.o. Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yellow Medicine County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Yellow Medicine County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Yellow Medicine County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Yellow Medicine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarkfield Area Charter School (Closed 2022)
Charter School
301 13th St
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-1995
Gr: PK-4
1204 11th Ave., Box 338
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Gr: 7-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
1204 11th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Gr: K-6 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Gr: PK-12
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 561-4081
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN include E.c.h.o. Elementary School and E.c.h.o. Secondary.
How many public charter schools are located in Yellow Medicine County?
2 public charter schools are located in Yellow Medicine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yellow Medicine County?
Yellow Medicine County public charter schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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