Best High Schools in Delano, MN

Delano, MN has 4 high schools with 3,997 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Delano score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Delano exceed expectations.

1. Watertown Mayer High

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students

2. Delano High School

A-

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1209 Students

3. Buffalo Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1818 Students

4. Rockford Secondary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 482 Students

Best Middle Schools in Delano, MN

Delano, MN has 4 middle schools with 2,630 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Delano score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Delano exceed expectations.

1. Delano Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students

2. Rockford Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 499 Students

3. Buffalo Community Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1142 Students

4. Watertown-mayer Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 460 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Delano, MN

Delano, MN has 6 elementary schools with 2,246 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Delano score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Delano meet expectations.

1. Delano Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Delano Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 710 Students

2. Discovery Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 224 Students

3. Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 585 Students

4. Watertown-mayer Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 528 Students

5. St Maximilian Kolbe

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Maximilian Kolbe • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students

6. Mt Olive Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mt Olive Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 57 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Delano, MN

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

Community Factors

Delano, MN has a total population of 8,804 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Delano, MN

8,873

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

44%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Delano, MN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

8.83 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.95 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

6.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Delano, MN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,712 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Delano, MN

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Rockford, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Independence, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Greenfield, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Watertown, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Montrose, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Maple Plain, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Loretto, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Minnetrista, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Waverly, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
St. Bonifacius, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations