Best High Schools in Lyon County, MN

High schools
7
Students
2,243
Avg actual
37%
Avg projected
49%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Minneota Secondary

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Minneota Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 280 Students

2. Marshall High School

B+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Marshall Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students

3. Rtr Secondary School

B+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rtr Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 359 Students

4. Lakeview Secondary

B+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakeview School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 315 Students

5. Tracy Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Tracy Area Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students

6. Matec

D-

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marshall Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 74 Students

7. Project Search-avera Marshall

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Region 6 And 8-sw/wc Service Coop • Public • Grades 12 • 9 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lyon County, MN

Middle schools
2
Students
786
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Marshall Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marshall Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 732 Students

2. Lynd Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lynd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 54 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lyon County, MN

Elementary schools
13
Students
2,830
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Lyon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Minneota Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Minneota Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 238 Students

2. Tracy Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tracy Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students

3. Lakeview Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakeview School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 398 Students

4. Southview Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Marshall Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 527 Students

5. Rtr Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Rtr Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students

6. Lynd Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lynd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students

7. Samuel Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Samuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 67 Students

8. Holy Redeemer School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Holy Redeemer School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 258 Students

9. True Light Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

True Light Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students

10. Milroy Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Milroy Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 32 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lyon County, MN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lyon County, MN has a total population of 25,269 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lyon County, MN

5,974

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lyon County, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

18.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.41 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lyon County, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lyon County, MN.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

956 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

59 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lyon County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Lyon County, MN

How many schools are in Lyon County, MN?

Lyon County, MN has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 5,974 students in total.

How do schools in Lyon County perform on state tests?

On average, 24 schools in Lyon County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Lyon County exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lyon 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 Lyon County, MN

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  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Redwood County, MN

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Murray County, MN

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Lyon County

5 places in Lyon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (5)

School districts (2)