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Best Schools in Garfield, MN
Garfield, MN has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,769 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Garfield exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garfield, MN
The top high schools in Garfield, 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. Alexandria Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garfield, MN
The top middle schools in Garfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Discovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 913 Students
2. Brandon-evansville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garfield, MN
The top elementary schools in Garfield, 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. Evansville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 159 Students
3. Voyager Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 466 Students
5. Brandon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 112 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garfield, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garfield, MN has a total population of 1,555 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garfield, 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 Garfield, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garfield, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garfield, 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 Garfield, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garfield, MN
How many schools are in Garfield, MN?
Garfield, MN has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,769 students in total.
How do schools in Garfield perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Garfield score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Garfield exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garfield?
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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Every school in Garfield
1 of 1 schools in Garfield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Garfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.