Best Schools in Merton, MN
Merton, MN has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,517 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Merton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merton, MN
The top high schools in Merton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Owatonna Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1475 Students
2. Triton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 320 Students
3. Kenyon-wanamingo Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
4. Medford Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 421 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merton, MN
The top middle schools in Merton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenyon-wanamingo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 208 Students
2. Owatonna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
3. Triton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merton, MN
The top elementary schools in Merton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenyon-wanamingo Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenyon-wanamingo School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 219 Students
2. Triton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
3. Mckinley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Owatonna Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
4. Medford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 491 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merton, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merton, MN has a total population of 499 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merton, 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 Merton, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merton, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merton, 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 Merton, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merton, MN
How many schools are in Merton, MN?
Merton, MN has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,517 students in total.
How do schools in Merton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Merton score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Merton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merton?
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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