Best Schools in Becker County, MN
Becker County, MN has 38 public schools (16 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 12,227 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Becker County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Becker County, MN
The top high schools in Becker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perham Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perham-dent Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students
2. Detroit Lakes Senior High
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Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
3. New York Mills Secondary
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New York Mills Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students
4. Pelican Rapids Secondary
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Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students
5. Sebeka Secondary
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Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
6. Ulen-hitterdal Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Ulen-hitterdal Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 126 Students
7. Park Rapids Senior High
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Park Rapids Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
8. Menahga High School
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Menahga Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 283 Students
9. Lake Park Audubon Secondary
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Lake Park Audubon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 363 Students
10. Frazee Secondary
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Frazee-vergas Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 391 Students
Best Middle Schools in Becker County, MN
The top middle schools in Becker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Wind Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perham-dent Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 515 Students
2. Detroit Lakes Middle
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Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students
3. Park Rapids Area Century Middle
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Park Rapids Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 497 Students
4. Waubun Elementary
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Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 172 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Becker County, MN
The top elementary schools in Becker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rossman Elementary
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Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 573 Students
2. Heart Of The Lake Elementary
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Perham-dent Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 575 Students
3. New York Mills Elementary
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New York Mills Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 443 Students
4. Roosevelt Elementary
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Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 579 Students
5. Sebeka Elementary
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Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 215 Students
6. Viking Elementary School
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Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 460 Students
7. Frazee Elementary
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Frazee-vergas Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 457 Students
8. Lake Park Audubon Elementary
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Lake Park Audubon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
9. Ulen-hitterdal Elementary
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Ulen-hitterdal Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 150 Students
10. Menahga Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Menahga Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 681 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Becker County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Becker County, MN has a total population of 35,183 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Becker County, 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 Becker County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Becker County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Becker County, 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 Becker County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Becker County, MN
How many schools are in Becker County, MN?
Becker County, MN has 38 public schools: 16 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 12,227 students in total.
How do schools in Becker County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Becker County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Becker County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Becker County?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Becker County, MN
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Becker County
6 places in Becker County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (1)
- Detroit Lakes Public School Dist. (7 schools)