Best Schools in Meeker County, MN
Meeker County, MN has 30 public schools (10 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 11,369 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Meeker County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Meeker County, MN
The top high schools in Meeker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Annandale Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annandale Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 611 Students
2. Litchfield Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
3. Dassel-cokato Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
4. Eden Valley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eden Valley-watkins School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 458 Students
5. Kimball Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 474 Students
6. Hutchinson Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 908 Students
7. A.c.g.c. Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A.c.g.c. Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 379 Students
8. Paynesville Area High School
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Projected Test Scores
Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 489 Students
9. Wings Alternative Program
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Projected Test Scores
Meeker And Wright Special Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 13 Students
10. Litchfield Area Learning Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Public School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 14 Students
Best Middle Schools in Meeker County, MN
The top middle schools in Meeker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dassel-cokato Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 647 Students
2. Annandale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annandale Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 476 Students
3. Hutchinson Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 565 Students
4. Acgc Elementary Grades 5 And 6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A.c.g.c. Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 128 Students
5. Litchfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 474 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Meeker County, MN
The top elementary schools in Meeker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dassel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dassel-cokato Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 326 Students
2. Hutchinson Tiger Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 369 Students
3. Hutchinson Park Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Hutchinson Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 381 Students
4. Lake Ripley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 577 Students
5. Eden Valley Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eden Valley-watkins School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 403 Students
6. Paynesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Paynesville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
7. Annandale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annandale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 962 Students
8. A.c.g.c. Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A.c.g.c. Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 344 Students
9. Kimball Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
10. Watkins Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eden Valley-watkins School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 57 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Meeker County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Meeker County, MN has a total population of 23,400 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Meeker 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 Meeker County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meeker County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Meeker 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 Meeker County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Meeker County, MN
How many schools are in Meeker County, MN?
Meeker County, MN has 30 public schools: 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 11,369 students in total.
How do schools in Meeker County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Meeker County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Meeker County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Meeker 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: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Meeker County
5 places in Meeker County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Litchfield (5)
- Cosmos (1)
- Dassel (1)
- Grove City (1)
- Watkins (1)
School districts (3)
- Litchfield Public School District (4 schools)
- A.C.G.C. Public School District (3 schools)
- Eden Valley-Watkins School District (3 schools)