Best Schools in Kandiyohi County, MN
Kandiyohi County, MN has 36 public schools (12 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,726 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Kandiyohi County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kandiyohi County, MN
The top high schools in Kandiyohi County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New London-spicer Sr.
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New London-spicer School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
2. A.c.g.c. Secondary
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A.c.g.c. Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 379 Students
3. Renville County West Senior High
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Renville County West Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 230 Students
4. Maccray Secondary
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Maccray School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 366 Students
5. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Sec.
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Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 338 Students
6. Bold Senior High School
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Bird Island-olivia-lake Lillian • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
7. Willmar Senior High
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Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1224 Students
8. Kerkhoven Secondary
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Kerkhoven-murdock-sunburg • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 387 Students
9. Paynesville Area High School
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Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 489 Students
10. Dream Technical Academy
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Technical Academies Of Minnesota • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kandiyohi County, MN
The top middle schools in Kandiyohi County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New London-spicer Middle
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New London-spicer School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 476 Students
2. Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6
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A.c.g.c. Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 128 Students
3. Willmar Middle School
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Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 874 Students
4. Bold Middle School
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Bird Island-olivia-lake Lillian • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 169 Students
5. Middle School Alc
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Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 11 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kandiyohi County, MN
The top elementary schools in Kandiyohi County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Woods Elementary
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New London-spicer School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 567 Students
2. Bold-bird Island Elementary
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Bird Island-olivia-lake Lillian • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 230 Students
3. Paynesville Elementary
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Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
4. A.c.g.c. Elementary
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A.c.g.c. Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 344 Students
5. Murdock Elementary
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Kerkhoven-murdock-sunburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 437 Students
6. Maccray Elementary
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Maccray School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
7. Belgrade-brooten-elrosa Elementary
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Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
8. Roosevelt Elementary
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Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
9. Renville County West Elementary
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Renville County West Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
10. Kennedy Elementary
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Willmar Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 715 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kandiyohi County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kandiyohi County, MN has a total population of 43,732 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kandiyohi County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kandiyohi County, MN
How many schools are in Kandiyohi County, MN?
Kandiyohi County, MN has 36 public schools: 12 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,726 students in total.
How do schools in Kandiyohi County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Kandiyohi County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Kandiyohi County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kandiyohi 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Kandiyohi County, MN
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kandiyohi County
4 places in Kandiyohi County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Willmar (11)
- New London (3)
- Atwater (1)
- Spicer (1)
School districts (2)
- Willmar Public School District (10 schools)
- New London-Spicer School District (4 schools)