Best Schools in Montrose, MN
Montrose, MN has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 9,110 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Montrose meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montrose, MN
The top high schools in Montrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delano High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1209 Students
2. Buffalo Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1818 Students
3. Watertown Mayer High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
4. Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 398 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montrose, MN
The top middle schools in Montrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delano Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delano Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 529 Students
2. Watertown-mayer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 460 Students
3. Buffalo Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1142 Students
4. Howard Lake-waverly-winsted Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 400 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montrose, MN
The top elementary schools in Montrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delano Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delano Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 710 Students
2. Watertown-mayer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown-mayer Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 528 Students
3. Northwinds Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
4. Humphrey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard Lake-waverly-winsted • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 278 Students
5. Parkside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
6. Montrose Elementary School Of Innov
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montrose, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montrose, MN has a total population of 5,375 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montrose, 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 Montrose, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montrose, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montrose, 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 Montrose, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montrose, MN
How many schools are in Montrose, MN?
Montrose, MN has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 9,110 students in total.
How do schools in Montrose perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Montrose score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Montrose meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montrose?
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: 45%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Montrose
1 of 1 schools in Montrose carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Montrose. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.