Best Schools in Hayward, MN
Hayward, MN has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,719 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Hayward don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hayward, MN
The top high schools in Hayward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albert Lea Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1218 Students
2. Glenville-emmons Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenville-emmons School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 98 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hayward, MN
The top middle schools in Hayward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 474 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hayward, MN
The top elementary schools in Hayward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Halverson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
2. Glenville Emmons Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Glenville-emmons School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students
3. Hawthorne Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Albert Lea Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hayward, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hayward, MN has a total population of 543 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hayward, 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 Hayward, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hayward, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hayward, 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 Hayward, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hayward, MN
How many schools are in Hayward, MN?
Hayward, MN has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,719 students in total.
How do schools in Hayward perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Hayward score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Hayward don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hayward?
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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- Projected: 42%
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