Best Schools in Leader, MN
Leader, MN has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,030 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Leader greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Leader, MN
The top high schools in Leader, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staples-motley Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Pillager Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
3. Pine River-backus High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leader, MN
The top middle schools in Leader, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pillager Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
2. Motley-staples Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leader, MN
The top elementary schools in Leader, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pillager Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
2. Staples-motley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
3. Pine River-backus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leader, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leader, MN has a total population of 537 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leader, 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 Leader, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leader, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leader, 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 Leader, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Leader, MN
How many schools are in Leader, MN?
Leader, MN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,030 students in total.
How do schools in Leader perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Leader score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Leader greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Leader?
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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