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Best Schools in Arlington, MN
Arlington, MN has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,587 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Arlington exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Arlington, MN
The top high schools in Arlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
2. Sibley East-arlington Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley East School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
Best Middle Schools in Arlington, MN
The top middle schools in Arlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sibley East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley East School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 253 Students
2. Gsl Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 222 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Arlington, MN
The top elementary schools in Arlington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 399 Students
2. Sibley East-gaylord Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley East School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
3. St Pauls Lutheran School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Pauls Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 63 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glencoe-silver Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Arlington, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Arlington, MN has a total population of 2,851 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Arlington, 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 Arlington, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Arlington, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Arlington, 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 Arlington, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Arlington, MN
How many schools are in Arlington, MN?
Arlington, MN has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,587 students in total.
How do schools in Arlington perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Arlington score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Arlington exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Arlington?
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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Every school in Arlington
2 of 2 schools in Arlington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Arlington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.