Best Schools in Merrifield, MN
Merrifield, MN has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,182 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Merrifield exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merrifield, MN
The top high schools in Merrifield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pequot Lakes Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
2. Crosby-ironton Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrifield, MN
The top middle schools in Merrifield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pequot Lakes Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
2. Forestview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrifield, MN
The top elementary schools in Merrifield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eagle View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students
2. Nisswa Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
3. Cuyuna Range Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crosby-ironton Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 542 Students
4. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 320 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merrifield, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merrifield, MN has a total population of 2,021 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrifield, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrifield, 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 Merrifield, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merrifield, MN
How many schools are in Merrifield, MN?
Merrifield, MN has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,182 students in total.
How do schools in Merrifield perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Merrifield score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Merrifield exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merrifield?
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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