Best Schools in Afton, MN
Afton, MN has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 13,361 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Afton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Afton, MN
The top high schools in Afton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2021 Students
2. Stillwater Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2647 Students
3. Hastings High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1353 Students
Best Middle Schools in Afton, MN
The top middle schools in Afton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1145 Students
2. Oak-land Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 933 Students
3. Hastings Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1210 Students
4. Cottage Grove Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 924 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Afton, MN
The top elementary schools in Afton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 788 Students
2. Afton-lakeland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 474 Students
3. Pinecrest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students
4. Lake Elmo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stillwater Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students
5. Grey Cloud Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Washington County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 763 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Afton, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Afton, MN has a total population of 3,132 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Afton, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Afton, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Afton, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Afton, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Afton, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Afton, MN
How many schools are in Afton, MN?
Afton, MN has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 13,361 students in total.
How do schools in Afton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Afton score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Afton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Afton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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