Best High Schools in Clear Lake, MN

High schools
5
Students
3,493
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Clear Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Monticello Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students

2. Foley Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Foley Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students

3. Technical Senior High

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1515 Students

4. Becker Alternative Learning Program

D

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 16 Students

5. Princeton Online Mn

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clear Lake, MN

Middle schools
5
Students
3,930
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Clear Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Foley Intermediate Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Foley Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 735 Students

2. Becker Middle

B

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students

3. Monticello Middle

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students

4. Princeton Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students

5. South Junior High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clear Lake, MN

Elementary schools
8
Students
4,881
Avg actual
51%
Avg projected
58%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Clear Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Foley Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Foley Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 569 Students

2. Pinewood Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 788 Students

3. Becker Intermediate Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 666 Students

4. Princeton Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 746 Students

5. Clearview Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students

6. Becker Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Becker Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 652 Students

7. Princeton Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 720 Students

8. Eastview Education Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 342 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clear Lake, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Clear Lake, MN has a total population of 4,979 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clear Lake, MN

12,304

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clear Lake, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.66 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clear Lake, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clear Lake, MN.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,056 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Clear Lake, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Clear Lake, MN

How many schools are in Clear Lake, MN?

Clear Lake, MN has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,304 students in total.

How do schools in Clear Lake perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in Clear Lake score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Clear Lake don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clear Lake?

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 Clear Lake, MN

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Santiago, MN

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Becker, MN

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hasty, MN

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Duelm, MN

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clearwater, MN

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Orrock, MN

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
St. Augusta, MN

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Popple Creek, MN

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Silver Creek, MN

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
St. Cloud, MN

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Clear Lake

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
41%
Avg projected
50%

1 of 1 schools in Clear Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Clear Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (1)