Best Schools in Dalton, MN
Dalton, MN has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,072 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Dalton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dalton, MN
The top high schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
2. Kennedy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students
3. Battle Lake Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Battle Lake Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students
4. Ashby Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashby Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 132 Students
5. Underwood Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 279 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dalton, MN
The top middle schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kennedy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 769 Students
2. Wca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dalton, MN
The top elementary schools in Dalton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Area N. El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 179 Students
2. Adams Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 281 Students
3. Battle Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Battle Lake Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 224 Students
4. Cleveland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fergus Falls Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 369 Students
5. Ashby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashby Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
6. Underwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 289 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dalton, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dalton, MN has a total population of 1,397 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dalton, 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 Dalton, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dalton, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dalton, 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 Dalton, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dalton, MN
How many schools are in Dalton, MN?
Dalton, MN has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,072 students in total.
How do schools in Dalton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Dalton score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Dalton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dalton?
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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