Best Schools in Douglas County, MN
Douglas County, MN has 30 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 8,421 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Douglas County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, MN
The top high schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon-evansville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
2. West Central Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
3. Alexandria Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students
4. Minnewaska Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 399 Students
5. Osakis Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 424 Students
6. Parkers Prairie Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkers Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 285 Students
7. Kalon Prep Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalon Prep Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
8. Runestone Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Runestone Area Education District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, MN
The top middle schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minnewaska Area Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 292 Students
2. Discovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 913 Students
3. Brandon-evansville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
4. Wca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, MN
The top elementary schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 128 Students
2. Minnewaska Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minnewaska School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 351 Students
3. Miltona Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 140 Students
4. Carlos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
5. West Central Area S. El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
6. Evansville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 159 Students
7. Osakis Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students
8. Voyager Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
9. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
10. Parkers Prairie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parkers Prairie Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 256 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
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 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
16.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Douglas County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Douglas County, MN
How many schools are in Douglas County, MN?
Douglas County, MN has 30 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 8,421 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Douglas County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Douglas County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas County?
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: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Douglas County
8 places in Douglas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Alexandria (8)
- Brandon (3)
- Osakis (2)
- Carlos (1)
- Evansville (1)
- Garfield (1)
- Kensington (1)
- Miltona (1)
School districts (2)
- Alexandria Public School District (9 schools)
- Brandon-Evansville Public Schools (4 schools)