Best Schools in Jackson County, MN
Jackson County, MN has 21 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 5,655 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Jackson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, MN
The top high schools in Jackson County, 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. Jackson County Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
3. Fulda Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulda Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
4. Mountain Lake Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 244 Students
5. Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 161 Students
6. Worthington Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worthington Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1134 Students
7. Martin County West Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, MN
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin County West Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 95 Students
2. Jackson County Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
3. Windom Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
4. 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 Jackson County, MN
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 370 Students
2. Windom Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windom Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
3. Pleasantview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
4. Heron Lake-okabena Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heron Lake-okabena School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 133 Students
5. Trimont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 185 Students
6. Mountain Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 257 Students
7. Round Lake-brewster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Round Lake-brewster Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
8. Sherburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 146 Students
9. Immanuel Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 128 Students
10. St Johns Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 21 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, MN has a total population of 9,989 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson 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 Jackson County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson 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 Jackson County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, MN
How many schools are in Jackson County, MN?
Jackson County, MN has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 5,655 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Jackson County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson 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: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
4 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Jackson (2)
- Lakefield (2)
- Heron Lake (1)
- Okabena (1)
School districts (1)
- Jackson County Central School Dist. (4 schools)