Best Schools in Morrison County, MN
Morrison County, MN has 46 public schools (16 high, 8 middle, 20 elementary) serving 16,927 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Morrison County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Morrison County, MN
The top high schools in Morrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Healy Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierz Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 642 Students
2. Melrose Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
3. Staples-motley Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
4. Upsala Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Upsala Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 160 Students
5. Foley Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Foley Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 621 Students
6. Royalton High School
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Royalton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
7. Pillager Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
8. Little Falls Senior High
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Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
9. Swanville Secondary
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Swanville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students
10. Holdingford Secondary
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Holdingford Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 488 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morrison County, MN
The top middle schools in Morrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Foley Intermediate Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Foley Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 735 Students
2. Pillager Middle School
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Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
3. Forestview Middle
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students
4. Motley-staples Middle School
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Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
5. Melrose Middle
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Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
6. Royalton Middle School
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Royalton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 237 Students
7. Community Middle
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Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
8. Win-middle School
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Mid-state Education District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 8 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morrison County, MN
The top elementary schools in Morrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Foley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Foley Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 569 Students
2. Pioneer Elementary
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Pierz Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 610 Students
3. Baxter Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
4. Pillager Elementary
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Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
5. Holdingford Elementary
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Holdingford Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 594 Students
6. Royalton Elementary
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Royalton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
7. Staples-motley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
8. Upsala Elementary
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Upsala Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 171 Students
9. Melrose Elementary
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Melrose Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
10. Lindbergh Elementary
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Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 503 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morrison County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morrison County, MN has a total population of 34,010 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morrison 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 Morrison County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morrison County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morrison 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 Morrison County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Morrison County, MN
How many schools are in Morrison County, MN?
Morrison County, MN has 46 public schools: 16 high schools, 8 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 16,927 students in total.
How do schools in Morrison County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Morrison County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Morrison County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morrison 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: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Morrison County
6 places in Morrison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- Little Falls Community Schools (6 schools)
- Mid-State Education District (5 schools)
- Royalton Public School District (3 schools)