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Best Schools in Heron Lake, MN
Heron Lake, MN has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,516 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Heron Lake exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Heron Lake, MN
The top high schools in Heron Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windom Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Red Rock Central Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Fulda Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulda Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
4. Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
Best Middle Schools in Heron Lake, MN
The top middle schools in Heron Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windom Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Round Lake-brewster Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Round Lake-brewster Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 112 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Heron Lake, MN
The top elementary schools in Heron Lake, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Rock Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Rock Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
2. Windom Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
3. Heron Lake-okabena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 133 Students
4. Round Lake-brewster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Round Lake-brewster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Heron Lake, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Heron Lake, MN has a total population of 888 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Heron Lake, 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 Heron Lake, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Heron Lake, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Heron Lake, 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 Heron Lake, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Heron Lake, MN
How many schools are in Heron Lake, MN?
Heron Lake, MN has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,516 students in total.
How do schools in Heron Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Heron Lake score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Heron Lake exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Heron Lake?
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: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Heron Lake
1 of 1 schools in Heron Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Heron Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.