Best High Schools in Nelson, MN

Nelson, MN has 2 high schools with 1,726 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nelson score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nelson exceed expectations.

1. Alexandria Area High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1302 Students

2. Osakis Secondary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 424 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nelson, MN

Nelson, MN has 1 middle schools with 913 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nelson score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nelson exceed expectations.

1. Discovery Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 913 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, MN

Nelson, MN has 3 elementary schools with 958 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nelson score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nelson exceed expectations.

1. Osakis Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Osakis Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 418 Students

2. Carlos Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students

3. Woodland Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Alexandria Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Nelson, MN has a total population of 828 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nelson, MN

3,597

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nelson, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

13.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.63 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson, MN.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

789 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Nelson, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Nelson, MN

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Osakis, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Carlos, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Alexandria, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Forada, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Miltona, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Spruce Center, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Gutches Grove, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Garfield, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Union, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Villard, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations