Best Schools in Dexter, MN
Dexter, MN has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,564 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Dexter exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dexter, MN
The top high schools in Dexter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southland Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southland Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
2. Stewartville Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 643 Students
3. Grand Meadow Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Meadow Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
4. Hayfield Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 363 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dexter, MN
The top middle schools in Dexter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Meadow Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Meadow Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 133 Students
2. Stewartville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
3. Southland Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southland Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dexter, MN
The top elementary schools in Dexter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grand Meadow Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Meadow Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 173 Students
2. Bear Cave Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 482 Students
3. Southland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southland Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
4. Hayfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
5. Bonner Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewartville Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dexter, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dexter, MN has a total population of 734 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dexter, 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 Dexter, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dexter, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dexter, 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 Dexter, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dexter, MN
How many schools are in Dexter, MN?
Dexter, MN has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,564 students in total.
How do schools in Dexter perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Dexter score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Dexter exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dexter?
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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