Best High Schools in Douglas County, MN

Douglas County, MN has 10 high schools with 3,089 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 Douglas County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Douglas County exceed expectations.

1. Brandon-evansville High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students

2. Alexandria Area High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students

3. West Central Area Secondary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students

4. Osakis Secondary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 424 Students

5. Minnewaska Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 399 Students

6. Parkers Prairie Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Parkers Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 285 Students

7. Runestone Alternative School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Runestone Area Education District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 77 Students

8. Kalon Prep Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kalon Prep Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students

Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, MN

Douglas County, MN has 5 middle schools with 1,477 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 Douglas County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Douglas County exceed expectations.

1. Brandon-evansville Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students

2. Discovery Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 913 Students

3. Wca Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students

4. Minnewaska Area Junior High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 219 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, MN

Douglas County, MN has 17 elementary schools with 3,782 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 Douglas County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Douglas County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Osakis Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students

2. Miltona Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 140 Students

3. Garfield Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 128 Students

4. Minnewaska Area Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 351 Students

5. Lincoln Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students

6. Evansville Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 159 Students

7. Carlos Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students

8. West Central Area S. El.

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students

9. Parkers Prairie Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Parkers Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 256 Students

10. Woodland Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas County, MN

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

Community Factors

Douglas County, MN has a total population of 39,006 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Douglas County, MN

8,348

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Douglas County, MN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

16.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.43 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.48 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, MN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

943 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations