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Best Schools in Appleton, MN
Appleton, MN has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,083 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Appleton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Appleton, MN
The top high schools in Appleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 206 Students
2. Morris Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 528 Students
3. Benson Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 353 Students
4. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
5. Chokio-alberta Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chokio-alberta Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in Appleton, MN
The top middle schools in Appleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 125 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Appleton, MN
The top elementary schools in Appleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
2. Chokio-alberta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chokio-alberta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 59 Students
3. Morris Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 553 Students
4. Appleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 206 Students
5. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Appleton, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Appleton, MN has a total population of 1,702 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Appleton, 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 Appleton, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Appleton, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Appleton, 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 Appleton, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Appleton, MN
How many schools are in Appleton, MN?
Appleton, MN has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,083 students in total.
How do schools in Appleton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Appleton score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Appleton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Appleton?
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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Appleton
1 of 1 schools in Appleton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Appleton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.