Best Schools in Clearwater, MN
Clearwater, MN has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,978 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Clearwater meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clearwater, MN
The top high schools in Clearwater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Annandale Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annandale Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
2. Monticello Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1305 Students
3. Kimball Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 474 Students
4. Technical Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1515 Students
5. Becker Alternative Learning Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clearwater, MN
The top middle schools in Clearwater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Annandale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annandale Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students
2. Becker Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
3. Monticello Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 946 Students
4. South Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clearwater, MN
The top elementary schools in Clearwater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Annandale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annandale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 962 Students
2. Pinewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 788 Students
3. Becker Intermediate Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Becker Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 666 Students
4. Kimball Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
5. Clearview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Cloud Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
6. Becker Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Becker Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 652 Students
7. Eastview Education Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 342 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clearwater, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clearwater, MN has a total population of 4,699 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clearwater, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clearwater, MN
How many schools are in Clearwater, MN?
Clearwater, MN has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,978 students in total.
How do schools in Clearwater perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Clearwater score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Clearwater meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clearwater?
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: 40%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations