Best Schools in Balaton, MN
Balaton, MN has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,265 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Balaton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Balaton, MN
The top high schools in Balaton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minneota Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minneota Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 280 Students
2. Marshall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
3. Rtr Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rtr Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 359 Students
4. Tracy Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tracy Area Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
Best Middle Schools in Balaton, MN
The top middle schools in Balaton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 732 Students
2. Lynd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 54 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Balaton, MN
The top elementary schools in Balaton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tracy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tracy Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students
2. Southview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 527 Students
3. Rtr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rtr Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
4. Lynd Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students
5. Park Side Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 404 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Balaton, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Balaton, MN has a total population of 1,041 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Balaton, 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 Balaton, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Balaton, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Balaton, 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 Balaton, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Balaton, MN
How many schools are in Balaton, MN?
Balaton, MN has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,265 students in total.
How do schools in Balaton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Balaton score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Balaton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Balaton?
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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